Aquatics – Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Water Slide Attendant

General Information

Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.

The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for Aquatics positions!

All aquatic positions listed are for the year-round Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center (FFIAC) and seasonal Furman Aquatic Center (FAC).

All Aquatic positions are directly accountable to the Aquatics Manager, Aquatics Coordinator, and/or designee, and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks & Recreation.

This posting is open until filled.

Please upload a copy of all American Red Cross Certifications that you currently hold to your application.

LIFEGUARD:

Pay Range: $14.49-$15.37

• Consistently enforce and educate patrons on all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations; recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies; perform surveillance and rescue techniques; administer first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or utilize AED in an emergency; inspect the facility and report any safety concerns or unsafe conditions or equipment; complete and submit required records and reports; perform routine cleaning and maintenance as assigned;
  
  participate in regular in-service training sessions; exercise regularly to maintain fitness level (swimming skills, strength and endurance); complete additional duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will need to successfully complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course, which includes online and classroom coursework with a written exam, and in-water skills including: swimming 300 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and a timed brick retrieval exercise.

SWIM INSTRUCTOR:

Pay Range: $13.95-$16.43

• Teach American Red Cross swimming lessons according to standards per assigned skill level(s); ensure safety of all participants; enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations; recognize and respond to any emergency situations; evaluate and record participants skills; inspect equipment and facility conditions and report any concerns; complete and submit required reports; participate in scheduled in-service sessions and/or training; perform routine cleaning and maintenance as assigned;
  
  complete additional duties as assigned.

WATER SLIDE ATTENDANT:

Pay Range: $12.94-$13.74

• Perform first aid and CPR for patrons in accordance with department guidelines and policies; adhere to safe work practices and procedures; ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high level of consistency/quality; ability to quickly respond to changing work volume; attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and related activities; prevent accidents through proper supervision and consistent rule enforcement; respond quickly to emergencies;
  
  report any safety concerns; complete any cleaning or maintenance duties as assigned; complete additional duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will need to successfully perform the following skill requirements to be qualified for a Water Slide Attendant position:
1) Swim continuously the breaststroke and/or front crawl with rotary breathing for 150 yards, tread water for 2 minutes, then swim 50 yards;
2) Swim 20 yards, dive down 5 feet and retrieve a 10-pound brick and swim back with the brick on your chest while on your back for 20 yards.

Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respect and dignity for one another;

promoting safety and…