What are the responsibilities and job description for the Indoor Pool Lifeguard position at Enfield Recreation Department?
Town of Enfield
Recreation Department
Lifeguard
Job Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Skilled work at a public swimming facility.
Responsible for promoting and insuring a safe swimming environment for all patrons.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the Assistant Head Lifeguard and the Head Lifeguard. Work is subject to review for conformance to general department procedures and results obtained.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations and the conduct of persons utilizing the swimming facility; practices preventative lifeguarding techniques; responds to aquatic emergencies and provides first aid when needed; does related work as required.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Reports all incidents and accidents to the Recreation
Division; performs general pool maintenance and pool water testing; completes all necessary paperwork; provides public relations to patrons; other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Work is performed mostly in an aquatic setting with some office work. A great deal of outdoor work is required.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to swim, sit, stand, talk, hear, smell, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is required to have the physical ability to affect a rescue.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
Must be able to concentrate on fine detail with some interruption. Must be able to remember task/assignment given to self and others over long periods of time. Must be able to perform highly complex and varied tasks requiring independent knowledge, its application to a variety of situations as well as exercise independent judgement.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and liabilities of aquatics programming; ability to deal with the public, superiors, associates, subordinates and children in a courteous manner.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Minimum age requirement: 16 years old. Must possess valid Red Cross Lifeguarding, Standard First Aid, and CPR/FPR certifications or equivalent and must be proficient in the skills required to hold these certifications. Water
Safety Instructor certification is desirable.
This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities that comprise this position.
APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT:
www.enfield-ct.gov/hr
Deadline: Continuous until filled.
Apply on-line at www.enfield-ct.gov/hr
The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA/M/F
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal, Temporary
Pay: $17.25 - $18.25 per hour
License/Certification:
- Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18