Seasonal Professional Lifeguard



Job Details

Seasonal Professional Lifeguard
Employer

City of Boulder

Salary

$11.00 - $13.00 Hourly

Location

Boulder, CO

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2018-00001

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

01/05/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Work Schedule
Flexible hours, 30-39 hours/week. Some weekends and holidays.

Overall Job Objective

Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of the swimming pool environment and must closely monitor and potentially rescue swimmers. Applicants must be at least 15 years of age, strong communication skills; demonstrate mature judgment and be in good physical condition.  All potential lifeguards will be subject to water skills assessment.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Project and promote a professional image.
  • Explain and enforce facility regulations, policies, and procedures to patrons.
  • Rescue swimmers in need of assistance.
  • Demonstrate proper rescue techniques, including but not limited to, swimming rescues, First Aid, and CPR. Administer emergency care to patrons in need of assistance.
  • Monitor activities of patrons in the water and on deck and minimized the possibility of patron injury.
  • Conduct routine chemical test of the water on an hourly basis.
  • Keep accurate records of incident reports, maintenance, and chemical testing.
  • Perform routine facility cleaning
  • Perform basic front office and customer service duties
  • Keep all certification current.
  • Effectively supervise the swimming area from an elevated Lifeguard chair.
  • Attend all in service trainings.
  • Keep physically fit in order to perform the job effectively.

Qualifications

Lifeguards must possess or be able to complete training to acquire: 
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (or equivalent training)
American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent training)
 
All lifeguards are required to perform the following performance test prior to employment and may be tested at any time throughout their employment. Performance tests are as follows: 
Swim 300 yards nonstop, Tread water , Surface Dive to the deepest part of the pool, and
perform Lifesaving scenarios.

Supplemental Information

Training and certification can be provided in house to the appropriate candidate.

A summary of the benefits available to city employees may be found here.

01
Do you currently possess, or have you ever possessed, American Red Cross certifications for Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If you answered Yes to the previous question, is your American Red Cross CPR and AED for Lifeguards/Professional Rescuer certification currently valid?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Is your American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First-Aid certification currently valid?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Please indicate if any of your certifications are expired.
05
How much lifeguarding experience do you have?
  • Just certified
  • Less than one year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-5 years
  • More than 5 years
06
Have you previously taught swim lessons?
  • Yes
  • No
07
How much experience do you have teaching swim lessons?
  • Less than one year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-5 years
  • More than 5 years
08
Do you have your American Red Cross WSI certification?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Boulder
Address
3065 Center Green Drive

Boulder, Colorado, 80301
Phone
303-441-3070

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