What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIFEGUARD position at City of Pullman?
Description
General Description
The individual assumes supervision for the safety of patrons using the Reaney Park Pool.
Hiring Criteria
Minimum Qualifications
Current American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid Training Certification
Current American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification
Nature of Work
The job requires that the employee work a flexible shift. This may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and occasional holidays. Employees are required to submit a work availability schedule with a minimum of 10 hours of availability each week. In the event that a schedule is posted, employees are responsible for finding their own substitutes for scheduled shifts.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
Lifeguard
Reaney Pool Manager and Head lifeguard
Uniform Requirements
Lifeguarding
Employee Provides
General Description
The individual assumes supervision for the safety of patrons using the Reaney Park Pool.
Hiring Criteria
Minimum Qualifications
Current American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid Training Certification
Current American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification
Nature of Work
The job requires that the employee work a flexible shift. This may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and occasional holidays. Employees are required to submit a work availability schedule with a minimum of 10 hours of availability each week. In the event that a schedule is posted, employees are responsible for finding their own substitutes for scheduled shifts.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
Lifeguard
- Safety of patrons is the number one priority.
- Good customer service is the number two priority.
- Helps front desk during down rotations provides customer service and answers questions about programs and offerings.
- Enforce facility rules and maintain proper health standards.
- Uphold a high standard of professionalism for position.
- Respond to emergencies promptly, effectively, and professionally.
- Positively represent PAFC as lifeguard and front desk employee.
- Maintain all necessary certification for position and provide copies of certification to Reaney Pool Manager
- Promote all facility programs thorough knowledge of pool operations and programs.
- Has knowledge of safety rules and regulations and possesses willingness to enforce them.
- Able to exercise good judgment, both with public relations and emergency situations.
- Report accidents and incidents on approved forms.
- Complete employee monthly timesheet by the deadline.
- Perform basic custodial duties for facilities, including but not limited to water quality tests, locker room and deck maintenance.
- Attend all In-Service staff meetings.
Reaney Pool Manager and Head lifeguard
Uniform Requirements
Lifeguarding
Employee Provides
- Water Bottle
- Navy blue, black, grey or red sport leggings or shorts (shorts must be at or past fingertip length
- Red, Navy Blue, or White Sweatshirt with no logos or our Parks and Recreation logo.
- Flip-flop, sandals, water socks or crocks (Tennis Shoes, Boots, etc are not allowed while guarding at any time)
- One-piece swimsuit or Board shorts
- Sport shorts, must be at or past fingertip length (preferred Navy Blue, Black or Red)
- Facility issued t-shirt or tank
- Pocket CPR Mask
- Emergency Fanny Pack with Name Tag
- Whistle and break-a-way lanyard
- Outdoor dress code while lifeguarding may vary, policy available upon request.