What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Lifeguard position at City of Hopewell?
This position is responsible for the physical safety and general maintenance of the Hopewell Community Center pool.
Licenses and/or Certifications:
Knowledge:
Skills:
Abilities:
- Monitors activity of pool patrons, assists swimmers in need, and provides first aid when necessary
- Enforces pool rules and regulations to maintain a safe and orderly environment
- Assists with a variety of aquatic programs, including swimming lessons, swimming clinics, and special events
- Keeps pool deck, surrounding areas, shower facilities, and pool equipment clean and orderly
- Provides high-quality customer service
- Assists with maintaining a inventory of equipment, supplies, and pool chemicals
- Participates in training and development activities for certification maintenance
- Responsible for opening and closing the pool area of the Hopewell Community Center
- Assists with other recreational programs throughout the department as needed
- Assist with the organization and implementation of special events coordinated by the Department of Recreation and Parks and other city departments; may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and in times of emergency (activation of the city’s Emergency Operations Center).
- High school diploma/GED and previous lifeguard experience preferred but not required
- Must be at least 16 years of age
Licenses and/or Certifications:
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid certifications required
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of water safety rules, general pool policies, and Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR practices and techniques
- General knowledge of pool cleaning and maintenance practices
Skills:
- Swimming, communication, customer service and teaching skills
Abilities:
- Physical ability to perform rescues and assist disabled persons
- Ability to take quick and appropriate action under stressful conditions
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to work successfully in a team environment
- Work is primarily performed indoors but is exposed to temperature changes and/or extreme noise, odors, heights, depths and/or dust. However, on occasions will be assigned outdoor duties for special events/assignments.
- Stooping, crouching, sitting, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping ,hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.