Lifeguard (Year-Round)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. 

Department:           Parks and Recreation

Pay Grade:              Temporary Pay Table                        

FLSA Status:           Non-Exempt 

Personnel Status:  Temporary Part-Time

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing safety monitoring of swimming pool facilities and conducting swimming classes. This position reports to the Pool Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Monitors swimming pool and all related facilities during assigned shifts to ensure and enforce safety codes and standards and prevent injuries and fatalities.
• Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe practices and maintains the authority to discipline and/or remove violators from City pool property.
• Assists with organizing and providing swimming lessons.
• Rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning; administering first aid and contacting emergency personnel when necessary. 
• Inspects and maintains swimming facility, including general cleaning duties and pool maintenance.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned. 

AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES

Professional Excellence

Sense of responsibility and commitment; ability to meet expectations; quality of work output; willingness to admit and correct mistakes.

Communication

Ability to express oneself clearly, credibly, and respectfully in an appropriate tone; quality of judgment exercised in what information should be communicated; ability to adjust to different communication styles.

Teamwork

Commitment to team activities; placing value of team success over personal recognition; altruism; impact on team success; willingness to fulfill a variety of roles.

Engagement

Initiative exercised in solving problems; willingness to take on new responsibilities; acting on opportunities and presenting ideas; modeling a positive attitude and resilience; volunteering for group work; praising work of the City and coworkers; demonstrating pride in public service.

Public Service

Views citizens as a priority; demonstrates ethical, trustworthy behavior, stands as an example of servant leadership; maintains trust of the Auburn citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would enable the employee to perform the job duties.  

Special Qualifications:

• Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, or equivalent certification.
• Possession of a CPR for the Professional Rescuer/First Aid certification.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of standard aquatics lifesaving procedures, including rescuing swimmers from drowning, instructing, and disciplining unsafe pool practices and administering first aid.
• Knowledge of First Aid instruction procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of CPR and other related life saving techniques.
• Knowledge of general swimming skills for the purpose of instruction.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Skill in teaching others safe aquatic practices.
• Skill in teaching others swimming techniques, styles, and safe aquatics practices.
• Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light work, which requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching or walking. The employee uses tools or equipment requiring manual dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in a public pool environment.