Lifeguard

This is recreation work in supervising swimmers at a municipal swimming pool.
 
An employee in this class is responsible for protecting users of a public pool from injury and for enforcing regulations in connection with the prevention of accidents. 
 
Works under the direction of a Pool Manager exercising independent judgment in carrying out duties.

Maintains the safety of all swimmers.  Cleans pool area and maintains safe swimming conditions to insure the safety of participants.  Monitors activities and facilities to maintain order and ensure a safe/clean environment for participants and to prevent vandalism or facility damage.  Provides approved first aid as needed.  Assists in preparing and maintaining a variety of records such as class attendance, accurate records of hours worked and pool attendance, incident and accident reports, daily water balance readings, and inventory records.  Informs supervisor of needs for supplies and equipment.  Maintains order, safety and cleanliness in pool, deck areas, bath house, locker areas and restrooms and assures that proper rules and regulations are followed.  Assists supervisor with the operation and maintenance of various pool equipment as needed.  Secures items found and takes necessary steps to assure they are returned to owner.  Monitors swimmers to assure safe practices and to look for problems.  Assists Red Cross personnel in teaching swimming lessons.  Orders swimmers out of pool for rest periods, inclement weather conditions or other safety reasons.  Assists in emergency rescue operations by taking appropriate lifesaving action which may require entering the pool to administer this action.   Performs CPR in emergency situations as required.  Maintains and projects a positive image of the City of Akron to patrons and general public using the facility.  Lifts up to fifty pounds of supplies to storage areas and in and out of car.  Answers telephone and uses voice mail.  Adheres to all City and Departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations.  Learns and follows City and Departmental practices and safety procedures.  On days when the pool is closed, may be assigned to general maintenance duties in and around the pool area.  Drives to and from City pool facilities to accommodate pool programming and the rotating pool schedule.  Performs related work as required.

The candidates will be ranked in a standard manner based on information, records, and other data related to the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position sought.  Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in this announcement at the time of appointment.

Residency and Veterans preference points will be awarded in conformance with the Akron City Charter.

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The City of Akron is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military status in employment or the provision of services.
 

Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation.  If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, notify the Personnel Department prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.