Lifeguard

Position Summary The Lifeguard is responsible for protecting the safety and wellbeing of patrons at City aquatic facilities by preventing accidents, enforcing rules, and responding to emergencies. This position monitors swimmers, provides lifesaving and first aid services when necessary, and ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming aquatic environment. Work is performed under direct supervision and requires vigilance, professionalism, and strong public‑facing skills.

Essential Job Functions

· Maintain constant surveillance of assigned pool, waterpark, or aquatic areas.

· Enforce pool rules, policies, and safety regulations consistently and professionally.

· Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and take corrective action.

· Prevent accidents through proactive scanning and patron education.

· Respond quickly and effectively to aquatic and non‑aquatic emergencies.

· Perform water rescues, first aid, CPR, AED use, and oxygen administration as required.

· Assess injuries, provide appropriate care, and summon additional assistance when necessary.

· Complete incident and accident reports accurately and promptly.

· Assist with opening, closing, and securing aquatic facilities.

· Conduct routine safety checks of equipment and pool areas.

· Report maintenance issues, hazards, or equipment malfunctions to supervisors.

· Assist with basic facility cleaning, deck maintenance, and organization.

· Answer questions regarding facility rules, programs, and schedules.

· Assist with aquatic programs, swim lessons, special events, or activities as assigned.

· Maintain required certifications and skills through ongoing training and in‑service participation.

· Follow City policies, department procedures, and chain of command.

· All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· High school diploma or GED preferred.

· Must be at least 15 years of age (this is the minimum of North Platte NE)

· Current Lifeguard Certification (American Red Cross, Ellis, or equivalent).

· CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer.

· First Aid certification.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, talk, or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds occasionally.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to indoor and outdoor conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16