Recreation Lifeguard ; Class Code 6110

job summary

general lifeguard work at a municipal swimming pool, including the supervision of swimming, swimming instruction, and administration of first aid measures when required.

• preventing injury or loss of life at aquatics facilities for swimming and bathing by performing water rescue and prevention techniques, first aid, and cpr.
• conducting pool care tasks.
• maintaining staff and patron safety, order, and discipline at the assigned aquatics facilities.
• performing emergency water-rescue techniques to assist persons in distress, applies cpr, and administers standard first aid when necessary.
• assisting in the implementation of aquatics programs and special events.
• explaining and interpreting operational and programmatic rules and regulations to park patrons.
• enforcing or referring enforcement to proper authorities.
• ensuring general safety, cleanliness, and appearance of assigned aquatics amenities including pool areas, restrooms, and showers without distraction from lifeguarding responsibilities.
• providing swimming instruction to adults and children.
• ensuring adherence to rules and regulations regarding pool use by the public.
• maintaining order and safety in and around the pool.
• performing related duties as required.

* prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify the applicant has the legal right to work (possession of a legal work permit) and is at least 15 years of age through the applicant’s state issued identification card, driver's license or birth certificate.

** prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify certifications (and if applicable, legal right to work permit) claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

this position requires a one (1) year probationary period. A qualifying review of certifications. This is a non-competitive original entrance examination in accordance with rule v, section 8.1 (b) of the city civil service rules.

the city of new orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to shana parker at  or tty/voice at  or .

domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after january 1, 2013 must be domiciled in orleans parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case‑by‑case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board of new orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the sewerage and water board. (la r.s. 33:4076). Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

the hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no…