Seasonal Lifeguard

This is a non-exempt, part-time, seasonal position limited to 1,300 hours annually. Under the supervision of the Pool Manager, Assistant Pool Manager, and Head Lifeguard, the employee maintains safety at the pool facility, corrects infractions by patrons of the pool, and assists in keeping the swimming facility clean. Responsible for constant attention to assigned guarding areas and efficiently performing emergency procedures as necessary.

Most work is performed in a swimming pool environment with occasional work performed in an office environment.

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.

• Uses proper guarding skills and procedures.
• Performs emergency procedures when necessary.
• Provides constant attention to assigned guarding areas.
• Enforces program, facility, and departmental rules and regulations.
• Maintains cordial relations with public and sets example in general conduct for staff.
• Uses safe work practices while on the job, including following proper and established procedures in the use of pool equipment and wearing appropriate and/or required safety and personal protective gear.

• Serves as a liaison between lifeguard staff and upper pool management.
• Assists in training, and monitoring performance of lifeguards.
• Helps to identify and project necessary lifeguard coverage.
• Monitors pool staff and identifies deficiencies in performance.
• Addresses concerns with staff directly or reports to pool management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May perform the duties of similar classifications of an equal or lower pay grade.

The physical standards an employee must meet to perform the essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to:

• Work involves frequent kneeling, bending, and lifting in designated aquatic facilities and related facilities.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Far and near visual acuity to read reports, manuals, written materials, monitor/observe patrons.
• Ability to hear verbal instructions and warning signals.
• Ability to swim 150 meters front crawl and 150 meters breaststroke.
• Ability to retrieve 10 lb object from bottom of pool.
• Ability to tread water for 2 minutes without use of hands.

• Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of assigned program area.
• Knowledge of appropriate staff supervision skills.
• Knowledge of aquatics programming.
• The individual must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, which may include mornings, nights, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to prepare quality written reports.
• Ability to demonstrate proper lifeguarding techniques.
• Ability to perform active/passive rescues and assists.
• Ability to keep accurate activity records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to listen, communicate, and work effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to work successfully with and provide good customer service to supervisors, other City employees, the public and other agencies and organizations.
• Ability to perform all the job duties in a safe manner.

In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, this position requires the following:

• Be 15 years of age or older.
• CPR, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, and Lifeguarding certifications must be obtained prior to employment.

• A swim test requiring demonstrated proof of swimming ability and rescue skills will be administered prior to appointment to position.
• This position involves regular exposure to dust, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, chemically treated pool water, and extended direct exposure to the sun.

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout the term of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain licenses and certifications may result in demotion or termination.

Due to Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, classifications that access and maintain criminal justice information may also be required, as a condition of employment, to not have been convicted of and/or have pending charges of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would deny or otherwise restrict access to criminal justice information. This requirement applies to all existing City employees as well as external candidates seeking to fill positions that meet the given criteria.

The City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet. A summary of the benefits associated with this position is available by viewing the Benefits section at the top of this online job posting. For a more comprehensive view on the benefits offered by the City, please go to the City of Pueblo benefits page and review the information there.