Lifeguard

Overview

Performs a variety of entry level lifeguard, administrative, operations, maintenance and technical duties as needed to coordinate various day-to-day operations of the Swimming Pools including facilities and grounds.

• Acts as first line lifeguard, maintains complete awareness of surroundings, keeps track of patrons and their positions in the swimming pools and performs potentially lifesaving rescues when the situation arises. Participates in regularly scheduled in‑service trainings and periodic conditioning exercises. Protects swimmers and saves lives. Performs First Aid, Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and utilizes Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED) as required.
• Provides general customer services and problem solving: answers phones, educates patrons and citizens regarding operations, programs, policies, procedures, etc.; provides assistance to patrons; operates handicap lift to provide pool access for patrons with ADA requirements; operates cash register to accept fees and payments. Monitors and enforces patron compliance with established operating rules and regulations; prevents food and drink from being consumed in pool area;
  
  assures compliance with safety practices and procedures; monitors weather conditions for lightning and removes patrons from pools and showers when lightning is nearby; fits patrons with life jackets.
• Assists in the maintenance of the swimming pools, related machinery, equipment and grounds.
• Performs general custodial, landscaping and janitorial duties throughout facilities, grounds and restrooms including maintenance, repairs, cleaning and disinfecting for bacteria, viruses, mold and fungi. May be required to handle hazardous chemicals and materials related to pools, grounds and facilities environments.
• Removes bio‑hazard materials (vomit, fecal matter, mucus, other bodily wastes, etc.) for the safety and well being of the public. Follows protocol for dealing with bodily waste in the swimming pools, facilities and grounds.
• Assists in implementing various aquatics competitions throughout the year; participates and assists Water Safety Instructors (WSI) in teaching swimming lessons and water aerobics including all levels of swimming and lifesaving skills, following established Red Cross or nationally recognized lesson plans, to children, youth, and adults; creates, reviews and implements lesson plans; monitors activities during recreational swimming to ensure that safety rules are followed.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as running errands, picking up supplies needed for activities, inventory of pool items, general facility set up and take down including electronic equipment, tables and chairs, etc.; responds to public inquiries about aquatics programs and facilities.
• Performs all other duties as directed and/or assigned including those at other facilities.

• Graduation from high school, or GED, or currently enrolled in high school, or currently home schooled; AND Must pass preliminary swim test and be able to complete Lifeguard Certification (LGC) within a specified time frame.

• Must possess Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid for the Professional Rescuer, Automatic Electronic Defibrillator, Lifeguard Training and Preventing Disease Transmission, Blood borne Pathogens certifications from the American Red Cross, or be able to obtain such within a specified time frame.

• Some knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures typical of a government agency or municipal swimming pools; general facilities and grounds maintenance; interpersonal communication skills; public relations; general water safety principles and practices.
• Some skill in teaching swimming/lifesaving skills to students of all age and skill levels; in monitoring activities and enforcing safety rules to maintain a safe swimming environment; maintaining records and preparing reports using office equipment, i.e., personal computer, phone, fax, cash register, adding machine, scanner, digital camera, etc.; various hand tools used in the maintenance of…