What are the responsibilities and job description for the DAYTIME LIFEGUARD position at City of Lafayette Colorado?
About the City
Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.
We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.
Exceptional City Provided Benefits:
The hours for this position will be between 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, 10-15 hours per week.
Must be at least 15 years of age to apply for this position.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE: American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid; knowledge of departmental rules concerning the area in which assigned; and of Lifeguard philosophies, policies and procedures; teaching methods and techniques.
SKILL: Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
ABILITY: Prevent accidents; deal tactfully with the public, sufficient strength to make rescues; stand for extended time periods; work in loud, stressful environment; remain calm in emergency situations.
TRAINING: American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard and First Aid, and CPR/AED required.
EXPERIENCE: Previous aquatics experience, pool maintenance and swim instruction preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 15 years of age to apply.
May be restricted to age requirements as specified by FLSA:
Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.
We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.
Exceptional City Provided Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401A Retirement Plan (10.2% City, 8% Employee, immediately 100% vested upon hire)
- Life Insurance (One year’s salary up to $150,000. AD&D coverage in equal amount)
- Tuition Assistance (up to $5000 per year for approved expenses)
- Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Bilingual Pay
- Deferred Compensation and Roth Options
- Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
- Identity Theft Program
- Recreation Center Pass
- Wellness Punch Card (100 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)
- First year employees will accrue 80 hours Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Floating Holiday Leave
- 11.5 paid City holidays.
- Other leave programs are offered to include FMLA, Parental and Bereavement Leave
The hours for this position will be between 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, 10-15 hours per week.
Must be at least 15 years of age to apply for this position.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE: American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid; knowledge of departmental rules concerning the area in which assigned; and of Lifeguard philosophies, policies and procedures; teaching methods and techniques.
SKILL: Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
ABILITY: Prevent accidents; deal tactfully with the public, sufficient strength to make rescues; stand for extended time periods; work in loud, stressful environment; remain calm in emergency situations.
TRAINING: American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard and First Aid, and CPR/AED required.
EXPERIENCE: Previous aquatics experience, pool maintenance and swim instruction preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
- Continuously scan pools for patrons in distress.
- Enforce all rules and policies, clean and maintain facility.
- Perform rescues and administer First Aid according to standards as needed.
- Respond quickly to emergencies.
- Act as problem solver.
- Enforce all City policies, pool rules, and regulations involving the operation of the pool.
- Set a good example for all aquatic employees in conduct, dress and manners.
- Conduct routine safety checks of equipment and staff.
- Ensure all paperwork, i.e., course records, accident reports, etc., are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Attend and participate in scheduled meetings and bi-monthly in-service trainings as required.
- Perform related work as required and assigned by Head Lifeguard.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 15 years of age to apply.
May be restricted to age requirements as specified by FLSA:
- On school days, during school hours, no minor under the age of sixteen shall be permitted employment except as provided by a school release permit.
- After school hours, no minor under the age of fifteen is permitted to work in excess of six hours unless the next day is not a school day and also not permitted to work between the hours of 9:30 pm and 5:00 am.
- Minors from fifteen to eighteen cannot work more than eight hours in any twenty-four-hour period.
Salary : $5,000 - $150,000