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Responsibilities

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising life-guarding, aquatic, and recreation activities at various recreation facilities. An employee receives general instructions concerning the overall recreational program to be administered at the various facilities, but each is expected to develop programs to meet specific area needs. Work is supervised through field visits, staff conferences and review of activity reports. Work also requires the application of specialized skills and training in the conduct of non-aquatic recreation activities and an ability to meet the particular needs of the areas served.

The incumbent's primary role includes, but is not limited to, guarding the swimming pool to direct water safety and prevent accidents; ensure non-swimming participants stay in shallow water; make rescues and administer emergency first-aid, provide swimming and water exercise instruction; maintain order and discipline of participants; check for proper maintenance of pool equipment, pool vacuuming and cleaning, treat pool water to maintain proper chemical balance, clean decks, gutters and scum lines, backwash filters and cleaning hair catches, cleaning restrooms, guard room and shower rooms.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.) AND 1 year as a Lifeguard at an aquatic facility. One year of teaching or coaching in the aquatic field may be substituted for Lifeguard experience.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Special Requirements

Must possess and maintain current and valid certificates in Lifeguarding Training, Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer or successor courses offered by the American Red Cross.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.29 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person