PT LIFEGUARD

Overview

This position supervises swimmers, minimizes dangers, educates facility users about safety, enforces rules and regulations, gives assistance and prepares records and reports. This description is intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and is not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of similar level or difficulty.

Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees beyond the essential functions under their supervision.

• Provides supervision of the pool and surrounding areas.
• Takes appropriate action to prevent injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.
• Enforces and adheres to all pool facility’s policies, rules and regulations. Recognizes and responds effectively in all emergencies.
• Provides first aid or CPR as needed. Reports any unsafe conditions to the Aquatic Coordinator immediately.
• Ensures that proper forms are completed in case of accidents or disciplinary actions and turns them in to the Aquatic Coordinator or the Assistant Aquatic Coordinator.
• Responds to inquiries and provides information relating to the pool facility and its programs.
• Performs maintenance, cleaning and water quality control as directed.
• Wears appropriate uniform including red suit, whistle, staff or lifeguard shirt. Maintains a professional appearance.
• Covers and uncovers the pool.
• Inspects the pool and equipment daily for safety and usability.
• Vacuums the pool and takes pool readings as directed.
• Maintains good physical fitness and skill proficiency – workout swim 500 meters once per week.
• Must be sixteen (16) years of age at time of hire.
  
  Note:
  
  An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or border state driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.
• Must possess American Red Cross Lifeguarding with First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer course or Starfish Aquatic Institute Star Guard course (must include First Aid and CPR/AED).
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.

• Knowledge of application of lifeguarding rescue techniques; safe working practices; principles and practices of facility rules, policies and procedures; leadership qualities and public relation skills.
• Skill in First Aid and CPR; aquatic activities.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; work independently with minimal supervision; communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing.

• Supervisory classification:
  No
• Safety Sensitive:
  No
• May be required to work an alternative or flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.

• Note: The City of Boulder City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. The City of Boulder City encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer