Ridge Waters Lifeguard

General Statement of Duties / Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under general supervision, all lifeguards will be responsible for patron surveillance, rule enforcement and emergency response, as well as general cleanup of the aquatic facility.

• Level 1: Lifeguard, formerly “spotter”, receives a Red Cross Aquatics Attraction Certification and guards areas of the pool up to 3.5’ deep.
  
• Level 2: Lifeguard receives a Red Cross Shallow Water Certification and guards all areas of the pool up to 5’ deep.
  
• Level 3: Lifeguard receives a Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and guards all areas of the pool up to 8.5’ deep.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Performs all duties and work assignments in a safe, healthy and environmentally sound manner. Specifically, complying with the Health and Safety Program; maintaining work areas in a safe and orderly manner; identifying and reporting unsafe conditions; reporting all accidents; wearing required personal protective equipment and attending safety-related meetings, training sessions, fit testing, etc.
• Performs all duties and work assignments in compliance with project quality requirements.
• Acts responsibly and ethically, and in conformance with generally accepted business, occupational and professional standards.
• Performs related work as required.
• Follows all rules and regulations of Butte–Silver Bow.

Required Experience, Training, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Less than high school with 6 months to 1-year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. CPR Certified; Current certification as Lifeguard by a recognized source of training. If you are not certified Butte–Silver Bow will provide the training to become certified.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.

Required Special Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Montana.
• Must be a resident of the City-County of Butte- Silver Bow during employment according to ordinance.
  2.08.010 Residence during employment. From and after October 1, 1979, all employees of the local government of Butte-Silver Bow shall be bona fide residents within the boundaries of Butte-Silver Bow during the period of their employment by the government of Butte-Silver Bow. (Ord. 85 § 1, 1979)".

Additional City-County information

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