PT Lifeguard/ Mary C. Canty

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. 

PT Lifeguard

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this classification is to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens using the pool and its facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Observes and oversees the activities of swimmers; scans the water; enforces pool rules; maintains discipline at facility; takes preventive safety actions; rescues distressed swimmers; provides emergency first aid and CPR; performs other emergency life-saving services as needed.
• Maintains swimming pool and facility; opens pool facility for scheduled pool hours; monitors, regulates, and records pool chemical levels; monitors and regulates temperature of pool water; vacuums pool; cleans tiles; monitors water temperature; diagnoses pool water and administers appropriate chemicals; cleans restrooms, locker rooms, walkways, pool deck, and pool furniture; stocks paper goods; maintains related documentation.
• Provides information to individuals regarding pool policies, procedures, programs, fees and other issues; responds to questions/complaints and initiates problem resolution.
• Checks in class participants; Maintains inventories of supplies, forms, and equipment; ensures availability of adequate supplies to complete work activities; initiates requests for needed materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence,chemical reports, attendance records, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Communicates with supervisor, City employees, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.
• Maintains an awareness of new products, methods, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.   Attends in-service trainings, maintains certification, maintains required swimming skills.
• Operates rescue equipment, pool vacuum, pressure washer, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.  Works a variety of shifts to include days, nights, and weekends.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Education and Experience:

Must be at least 16 years of age.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must be able to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard classification.

Special Requirements: 

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of promoting recreational programs.
• Knowledge of First Aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Skill in customer service.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in building strong professional relationships.
• Ability to establish rapport.
• Ability to listen.
• Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. 
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (20-50 pounds). May occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

The City of Myrtle Beach has the right to revise this job description at any time. This 

 description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Myrtle Beach commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran’s status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.