Lifeguard FALL/WINTER

Work Type: Part-time/Seasonal

Nature of Work: This work involves monitoring the activities around a city swimming pool to ensure that patrons behave in a safe manner.

Education and Experience: (The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to monitor a large number of swimmers and others near the pool and detect unruly or dangerous behavior or improper attire
• Ability to administer first aid and CPR
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, program participants, and the public.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions

Essential Functions: (Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this classification.)

• Monitors swimmers in the water and those near the water to enforce the rules of the pool and to ensure the safety of patrons.
• Provides assistance to swimmers as needed, removing them from the pool and administering first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Enforces the pool's dress code.
• Assists in cleaning the pool and grounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.
• In addition to the functions listed above, the following duties will be performed by staff assigned to the program:
• Swim Lesson Program:
• Oversees Swim Lesson instructors at their designated pool.
• Trains the Swim Lesson instructors at their designated pool.
• Rec Swim League Program:
• Receives training on coaching swim team (no prior experience necessary).
• Provides coaching for a variety of age and skill groups.

Special Qualifications: Must be a minimum of 15 years old.

Must possess lifeguard, first aid, and CPR certifications.

Must be able to work varied days and hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Range: $15.00 per hour

Benefits: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the on-line application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Examination Information: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Veteran Points: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations of candidates for employment as it deems appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.

If Under Age 16: Any employee under the age of 16 will need to provide a copy of your certified Nebraska Department of Labor Employment Certificate (for Minors 14 and 15 Years of Age) in order to begin working. Visit the Nebraska Department of Labor website to download the form https://dol.nebraska.gov/LaborStandards/WorkerRights/EmploymentOfMinors

For a complete job description please visit the City of Omaha's website at hr.cityofomaha.org/compensation

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183
Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5314
Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: employment@cityofomaha.org

The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.