Pool Guard I (Part Time)

This is general lifesaving work involving the preservation of safety and order at a municipal swimming pool.

• Watches children and adult swimmers and performs rescue, artificial respiration, and first aid when necessary.

• Warns bathers against dangerous practices and keeps non-swimmers out of deep water.

• Gives swimming instructions to children and adults.

• Enforces rules and regulations regarding pool and locker room use in a tactful manner and otherwise maintains order in the pool area.

• Keeps locker room and swimming areas clean and sanitary.

• Assists with routine maintenance work.

• Supervises all pool patrons including groups brought to the pool by school teachers or other Recreation Department personnel.

• Performs related work as required. 

• Current Certification in American Heart C.P.R. or American Red Cross Community First Aide & Safety (includes CPR).

• Current Certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid.

• Current Certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training.

• Maintain Certification as required by the Division.

• Ability to work nights, weekends and/or holidays.  

• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.  

• Physical ability to effect pool rescues under difficult conditions.  

• Willingness and ability to participate in a training program in order to maintain proper physical fitness         

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.

• Some sitting, standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and swimming.