Lifeguard

Lifeguard Position

The City of McMinnville's Aquatic Center is in search of lifeguards who are able to work morning shifts, and mid-day shifts. Applicants must be available for weekday shifts from 5:30am-10:00am, mid day shifts from 10:30am-1:00pm and/or 3:00pm-5:30pm. This position will work 15-25 hours per week.

The ideal candidate is responsible, team-oriented, and an enthusiastic individual seeking to support our aquatic programs. While ensuring the safety of our patrons you'll build leadership skills, work with a fun team, and make a positive impact in our community. You will be trained and expected to act in compliance with these guidelines. You must have your lifeguard certification and be at least 15 years old to apply.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Lifeguard

1. Prevent accidents and minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions.
2. Respond quickly to all emergency situations.
3. Comply with and enforce all policies, procedures, and regulations set by management.
4. Administer first aid/CPR as needed.
5. Provide a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment.
6. Act according to professional lifeguard standards at all times.
7. Complete all records and reports as required.
8. Complete required monthly trainings and attend required monthly in-service training.
9. Maintain lifeguard certification for the duration of employment in position.
10. Perform janitorial, maintenance and other support duties as required.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
• Participate in committees when requested.
• Maintain proficiency in job requirements which may include attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility, which may require travel.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Maintain confidentiality, data integrity, and comply with all related city, state, and federal standards related to confidentiality.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES: Star Guard Elite (SGE) Lifeguard Certification or equivalent, nationally recognized lifeguard certification. Must cross-over to SGE certification within three months.

Supplemental Information

WORKING CONDITIONS: The position requires minimal (20-40%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills assemble, build or repair machines or other objects. Occasional (21-50% of the time) use of office equipment. The position requires some (20-40%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. Movements required to complete work require continual speed, agility, hand eye coordination and equipment operation. The work environment has regular hazards or obstacles (40-60%). There may be some personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are somewhat uncomfortable, with moderate (40-60%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc. Position may require regular responsibility for driving. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel and may assign work to student workers. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of Recreation Supervisor. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history check, driving record check (if driving is required for position), and education/certification verification. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
• The City of McMinnville does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in the handbook or association agreement (as applicable) to assess education and experience. For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want considered towards placement.