Lifeguard

Responsible for continually observing patrons' activities to ensure their safety and performing rescue/first aid techniques as needed at the Holmes Aquatic Center.

• Provide exceptional customer service to all external and internal customers.
• Respond to and resolve customer issues and requests.
• Responsible for continually observing activities of patrons to ensure their safety
• Performs rescues and administers first aid and medical care as needed to guests, employees and supervisors.
• Monitors the swimming pool and surrounding area during period of operation. Explains, clarifies and enforces pool rules
• Responsible for cleaning the pool and surrounding area and facilities
• Attend weekly trainings and in-services
• Assist in aquatic programming
• Follow established City of University Park policies and procedures
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings
• Maintain regular and punctual on-site attendance

If hired by the Parks & Recreation Department as a seasonal employee, I understand that I must adhere to and will be required to participate in the following:

• Attend mandatory drug testing
• Attend mandatory orientation
• Attend all paid pre-season training sessions
• Attend all mandatory paid in-service trainings as scheduled
• Be at work on time for every scheduled shift
• Report to work and remain free from being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol
• Wear staff uniform only while on duty
• Work weekdays, weekends, holidays, opening and closing shifts, and Holmes Aquatic Center special events.
• Be willing to substitute for others.
• Be willing to work together for the better of the team.
• Maintain a clean work environment in and around the facility.
• Be available for a minimum of 70 work days during the season.

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
• American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Work is performed outdoors and involves direct contact with the general public. The work schedule of a Lifeguard I will include opening and closing shifts during weekdays and weekends. Holiday work is required. Work may involve being around harmful chemicals.

In accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is not eligible for overtime for hours worked over 40 in a designated work week.

The City of University Park is currently accepting applications for Aquatic Positions. All positions require the ability to work flexible schedules up to 40 hours per week, and the availability to work Sunday through Saturday, 6:30 a.m. through 9:00 p.m., including holidays and special events. Must pass a criminal background check and drug test.