Lifeguard

The primary duty of a lifeguard is to maintain swimmer safety. Lifeguards monitor water conditions and guest behavior, enforcing safety rules and paying close attention to swimmer activities and behavior. Lifeguards may also assist new swimmers to help them safely enjoy the water


Performs all lifeguard responsibilities including monitoring pool activities, applying first aid, and performing water rescues as necessary.
• Ensures that swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on decks. 
• Tests program participants for swimming skill levels; passes participants for participation in more advanced classes.
• Monitors the use of the swimming pool; enforces safety rules.
• Patrols the swimming pool and aquatics facility.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, conducting classes, selling tickets, collecting fees, helping set up for classes, events, etc.
• Responds to public inquiries about aquatics programs made by telephone, correspondence, or during public meetings.
• Assists in the maintenance of and cleaning of the entire facility.
  


Current Lifeguard, First Aid, AED and CPR certifications. (Certification classes available throughout the second semester. Certification cost covered by City upon completion of the class and being selected for the position. Pretest fee covered by applicant.)
• Working knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive aquatics program.
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment necessary for operation of the facility.
• Ability to: effectively teach swimming lesson; effectively enforce safety and health regulations relating to an aquatics program; establish and maintain effective working
relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors, and the general public; communicate effectively both written and orally; give and understand oral instructionsThe 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 functions.
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to swim, walk, sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climber balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 50pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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 regularly works in outside weather conditions.  The employee is regularly exposed to hot temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions, and occasionally toxic or caustic 
chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when on the pool deck
This description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.