Description

Are you ready to make an impact on your community? Everyone likes to help people – and we are going to pay you for doing just that! We value diversity – in backgrounds and in experiences and we need people from all swaths of life to help build the future of Farmington. Farmington City is a fast-growing community with great family values, committed government employees. We strive to preserve and create excellence.

To be considered you will need:

• 15 years of age or older
• Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

You’ll be a great fit if you can/are:

• Promote and follow our mission statement, values and expectations
• Help promote a positive attitude
• Complete the City provided pre-season training
• Follow and enforce rules
• Good problem solver and self-motivated
• Detail oriented, consistent, fair and pays attention to detail
• Maintain consistent alertness and awareness of patron’s activities to minimize threats of incident or accident
• Recognize and assist in emergency situations

You have knowledge of:

• Aquatic programming and pool practices and procedures
• American Red Cross methods and techniques of water safety and lifeguarding skills

The “Elbow Grease” of the job:

• Frequently be walking, bending, and occasionally lifting up to 100 pounds
• Occasionally stoop or crouch
• Required to work flexible hours
• Swimming
• Cleaning and maintenance duties

The Environment and Company Culture:

• Work outside weather conditions and exposure to heat and sun
• Noise levels at times can be loud
• Possible exposure to stress caused by conflicts with other employees or the public
• Balancing multiple duties and deadlines at the same time can be stressful
• We care about each other, ourselves and the community in which we serve.
• We are a fun, collaborative group that rallies around our dedication to this great community in which we work.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Qualifications

To be considered you will need:

• 15 years of age or older
• Red Cross Lifeguard Certification