Lifeguard

Protects the safety and well-being of each patron utilizing the aquatics facility and responds to emergencies. Enforces the aquatics facility's rules and regulations.

Performs all Lifeguard duties, ensuring that swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on the deck areas, monitors pool activities, prevents accidents, and minimizes hazardous situations.

Provides emergency care and treatment as necessary until emergency medical services arrive. Applies first aid and performs water rescues as needed.

Enforces all safety rules and regulations of the aquatics facility's patrons.

Assists with the distribution of aquatics equipment and supplies.

Prepares and submits reports related to rescues, assists, accidents, and first aid to the supervisor.

Attends mandatory training and in-service meetings.

Informs the supervisor of all work-related activities.

Adheres to personnel, safety, and divisional policies and procedures of the Town.

Assists co-workers and other divisions as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• A High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Must be at least 16 years old.

• Must have CPR/First Aid and Lifeguard Certifications, or become certified within 30 days of hire. The Town provides certification classes for $125.

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work effectively with citizens, the public, employees, and volunteers.
• Flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends.

• Ability to talk, see, hear, read, and work in adverse environmental conditions.
• Perform strenuous activities, including running, kneeling, bending, twisting, dragging, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.