Lifeguard (At-Will, Part-Time, Temporary)

A FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS ARE PART OF THE REVIEW PROCESS.  QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED COMPLETELY; REFERENCING  YOUR RESUME IN LIEU OF ANSWERING A QUESTION WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION.

Performs a variety of work in connection with programs and activities of an aquatic facility, including teaching swim lessons and classes, explaining and enforcing swimming programs and pool policies, regulations, and rules and ensuring the safety of pool patrons; performs rescues and first aid as necessary.

Receives general supervision from the Recreation Supervisor or assigned supervisor.  Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the City have been met.

• Acts as lifeguard during pool hours and at all events held at the pool and administers minor first aid.
• Implements and enforces City policies, rules, and procedures.
• Listens and responds to patrons' needs for assistance or information and provides the public with general information, in person and over the phone.
• Removes and replaces pool covers, tests the temperature, chlorine, and pH values of the pool water, and performs routine pool area maintenance as required.
• Administers basic first aid and CPR as necessary.
• Performs basic custodial duties and routine facility maintenance, including repairs and preventative maintenance of the deck, pool, equipment, office, and locker rooms.
• Monitors facility use; opens, closes, and secures building for events and assists in the supervision and preparation of the facility and amenities for patron use.
• Assists in the encouragement of participation and good sportsmanship and issues and collects recreation equipment and supplies.
• Performs a variety of clerical or technical tasks in support of City programs, including screening calls, and patrons, responding to complaints and requests for information, assisting in interpreting and applying regulations, policies, procedures, systems, rules, and precedents in response to inquiries and complaints from public, performing cashiering duties, and maintaining a variety of accurate logs, records, and files.
• Leads and conducts diversified recreation activities including birthday parties, water oriented games, water exercise, and community events; sets up and takes down equipment for facility rentals and community events.
• Assists in community service community events, including setting up and taking down and facilitating activities.
• Purchases supplies for events and pool maintenance as needed.
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Responds to first aid emergencies as needed.
• Maintains attendance and punctuality that is observant of scheduled hours on a regular basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.