What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard Leader - Young Family Athletic Center position at City of Norman, OK?
Job Description
This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current Lifeguard Certification
- Current CPR for Lifeguards or CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer Certification
- Current First Aid Certification
- Water Safety Instructor
- Must be able to swim a minimum of 300 yards using front crawl and breaststroke.
- Must be able to surface dive to a depth of between nine and thirteen feet of water to retrieve a ten-pound brick and exit the pool unassisted without using the ladder.
- Must be able to respond in an emergency at any time.
- Must be able to lift no less than 30 pounds.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions:
Responsible for teaching swim lessons, coaching swim team, and lifeguarding. Assist in overseeing lifeguard staff, pool operations, safety and facility cleanliness. Maintains concentrated observation of swimmers in duty area in order to anticipate problems. Responsible for the safety and health of all patrons and enforcement of all facility and agency regulations and policies; and participates in regular in-service trainings.
Additional Information:
Job offer for position will be contingent upon satisfactory performance of skills/knowledge of lifeguard material. Selected applicant must pass background investigation, physical exam and drug test.
