Seasonal Lifeguard (Minimum 16 years old)

Pay & Benefits You can earn up to $15.50 per hour as a Lifeguard this Summer! $1 an hour increase when working on Saturday or Sunday $1 an hour increase when working from Memorial Day to Labor Day Below are additional benefits you would receive working as a Lifeguard for the Town of Plainfield: Employee membership and 50% off family discount for the Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Center Lifeguard certification/licensure provided at no cost Paid orientation and on‑job training Flexible, education‑friendly scheduling Responsibilities The Lifeguard is responsible for everyday operational tasks at Plainfield Aquatic Center indoor and/or outdoor operations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to lifeguarding, participant safety, maintaining skills and working at other Plainfield Parks and Recreation facilities as needed. Aquatic Risk Management: Lifeguarding; scanning assigned zones of protection, patron rule enforcement, proper time management of rotations and providing safety assistance, rescues, emergency actions and first aid when necessary, according to the Town of Plainfield and Jeff Ellis and Associates Risk Management protocol. Immediately reports any hazardous conditions to supervisor including inability to properly scan zone due to weather or other conditions. Will maintain minimum number of in‑service hours required by the department. Aquatic Facility Maintenance and Operations: Will assist with cleaning and policing grounds, pool deck and bathhouse facilities. May assist with answering phones, communication with vendors, employees, and customer service. May also assist with pool vacuuming and special event equipment set‑up and tear‑down, involving lifting and/or other labor‑intensive duties. Personnel: May assist with supervision of volunteers and or program participants. Programming: May assist with teaching, coaching, or assisting with lessons, swim team and other programs and special events at location in accordance with town affiliated and authorized instructional guidelines and protocol. Documentation: May assist with water testing, accident reports, program registrations and other operational reports and records. Policy and Procedure: Follows all policies and procedures as described in the Town of Plainfield employee manual and all other town and department protocols, policies and guidelines including those outlined by Ellis and Associates Risk Management standards and other affiliated organizational values and protocols. Other related duties as assigned. Seasonal Lifeguards are required to be available a minimum of 25 hours per week but can work up to 40 hours per week during the season. When selected for employment, you MUST attend one onboarding. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Qualifications You must be at least 16 years of age to apply. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. Must be able to obtain a Jeff Ellis Lifeguard Certification and/or a Jeff Ellis Swimming Instructor Certification provided free of charge by the Town of Plainfield. Town‑Related Competencies Teamwork and Collaboration - Gets along with and maintains positive relationships with coworkers; is willing to help with all types of work; asks for and listens to coworkers’ feedback; incorporates feedback into revised processes; positively reinforces team members; admits mistakes and learns from them; enables others to do the same. Service to Citizens - Always represents the Town of Plainfield well; maintains personal accountability and ownership for customer service; lets customers know they are willing to work with them to meet their needs; follows up to ensure requests and concerns are resolved; understands customer problems and needs; quickly and effectively solves customer problems; does more than what is normally required to resolve concerns. Professionalism - Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and actions; maintains timely, personable, and effective communications; demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude when change occurs; does not participate in disrespectful conversations; uses Town resources wisely, efficiently, and according to Town policy. Dependability - Attends work as scheduled; follows the attendance policy; informs manager of absences in advance; accepts assignments willingly; can be counted on to complete tasks on time; completes tasks accurately and thoroughly; follows up on tasks and projects issued by Department Head, Town Manager, or Town Council; does what they commit to doing. Interpersonal Communications - Communicates clearly, accurately, and respectfully with coworkers and customers; keeps Council well‑informed of incidents or issues; keeps sensitive and confidential matters private; listens to others; willingly accepts feedback and incorporates it. Job Knowledge and Work Habits - Takes pride in work and coworkers; performs work with a positive attitude; is willing to ask questions; participates in training; maintains an optimistic outlook when faced with difficulty or change; retains expected job knowledge and shares it with others. Job‑Related Competencies Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem‑solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; listens and clarifies; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings. Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits for spelling and grammar; varies style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; reads and interprets written information. Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity. Education & Experience Must be able to obtain a Jeff Ellis Lifeguard Certification and/or a Jeff Ellis Swimming Instructor Certification provided free of charge by the Town of Plainfield. College experience preferred. At least one (1) year of aquatic/lifeguarding experience required. Other Skills and Abilities Computer software skills desired include: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Rec Trac. The ability to make sound and rational decisions including exercising independent judgment within established protocols and guidelines is required. The ability to develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of current principles, codes, and safety protocols and risk management relating to recreation facility operation and programs is required. The ability to enforce rules and follow all established protocols and guidelines is required. The ability to demonstrate satisfactory performance ratings on all safety and operational audits including program instructional audits is required. The ability to follow instructions regarding the use of pool chemicals is required. The ability to operate water analysis equipment to ensure proper water chemistry is required. A working knowledge of the maintenance and repair of pool equipment is desired. The ability to resolve conflicts between employees and between employees and guests is required. The ability to remain current with all required licenses, certifications and in‑service requirements is required. First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications are required. The ability to operate a computer, printer, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, and other office equipment is required. The ability to speak, read and write in English is required. Spanish is desired. Basic understanding of swimming, aquatic programming and waterpark amenities and operations. Ability to make sound and rational decisions including exercising independent judgment. Must maintain a positive attitude and uphold PARKS values at all times. Must be a good role model and mentor for lifeguards on shift. Must have flexibility in daily job duties, as we operate in the ever‑changing aquatic industry. Must be able to respond with leadership to all medical emergencies throughout facility. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three‑dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus). Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to wet or humid conditions (non‑weather); fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outdoor weather conditions. The employee frequently is exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; and extreme heat (non‑weather). The employee occasionally is exposed to work in high, precarious places; extreme cold (non‑weather); and the risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While the Aquatics Center is usually open from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. both for indoor year‑round operations and seasonal outdoor operations, this position may require work beyond these hours and on the weekends. #J-18808-Ljbffr