LIFEGUARD

Lifeguard Position

The position may consist of working in the capacity as a Lifeguard performing duties associated with the City's Recreation Program. Position protects the life and well being of each person using the aquatic facility and practices preventative life guarding, be familiar with areas of concern, and minimize dangers. Public Relations is a major part of this position's responsibilities. This is a part time position with no guaranteed number of work hours and consists of a 29-hour work week maximum. Minimum age requirement is 15 years of age or older.

Education & Experience/Licensing & Training: High School Diploma or GED required unless currently enrolled in an accredited school with six months experience in a recreational program or any combination of education, training and experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Prefer experience associated with recreational activities, rules and regulations, and programs of the City's Recreation Program and dealing with all ages of the general public. Lifeguard positions require candidates to undergo specialized assessment skills testing. Applicants must hold or be able to obtain certification in American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard Training. For those applicants not currently certified, the Recreation Division will contact applicants to provide a Parent/Legal Guardian Consent form, which must be completed by the minor/participant's parent or legal guardian. Additionally, applicants must successfully complete the Recreation Division's in-house Lifeguard Training Courses and accompanying test(s). Please note that applicants who do not meet the listed requirements will not be eligible for an interview. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

Essential Functions/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Maintains inventory supplies and equipment while conducting assigned programs and operate facilities. Issues equipment and supplies to activity participants or groups. Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of recreation facilities and lifesaving equipment. Maintain visual contact within "areas of responsibility", until properly relieved and take immediate action when in doubt of a patron's safety. Take action or call appropriate supervisor's attention to any acts or procedures that might endanger or create disharmony among staff or patrons. Secure all doors and gates to the pool area when staff is not on duty. Assist in teaching "Learn to Swim Classes" as needed. Trash pick-up in and around pool facility, parks or any recreation facility when needed. Inspect facility daily; sweep and hose decks as needed; maintain clean bathhouse as needed; clean guard room; and daily test water balance as directed. Makes announcements as needed over the P.A. System and contacts emergency personnel as necessary. Enforces safety rules and regulations in a fair and consistent manner. Accurately and promptly fill out accident/incident reports. Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers. Complies with and promotes safe practices in agreement with the safety rules and procedures set forth in the Loss Control Program. Performs related work as required. Represents the City with respect, confidence and trust that our colleagues and community place in us. Responsible for conducting ourselves with, and using our value statement of PRIDE: being Professional, Responsible, being and employee of Integrity, Dedicated and striving for Excellence with staff and the public.

Knowledge of: Proper care and use of equipment. Simple recordkeeping. Accurate cashiering and mathematical skills. Principles and practices of public recreation. Methods involved in organizing, conducting and supervising a program of special activities. Must be familiar with, practice, American Red Cross standards and have thorough knowledge of emergency action plans and have the ability to carry them out.

Ability to: Communicate effectively verbally and in writing while promoting exceptional customer service. Keep accurate records. Analyze and interpret comprehensive job requirements. Carry-out assigned projects to their completion. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City officials, and the general public. Maintain confidential and sensitive information. Understand and follow instructions.

Physical Demands/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 functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to handle and feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, walk, sit and talk or hear. Employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Requires visual acuity and the ability to adjust focus, read printed materials and computer screens. Specific hearing abilities include ability to hear sirens and whistles, hold conversation with others by telephone, in person, and over radio equipment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a variety of weather conditions, including extremely hot weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.