AQUATIC CENTER LIFEGUARD

The purpose of this position is to assist with the daily activities and general operations of the aquatic facility. Work involves performing duties that require independence, accountability, and responsibility. 

• Assists the Henry County Parks and Recreation Aquatics team with supervising daily program activities, daily services, and special event activities within the aquatics facility.
• Assists with general aquatics operations, including handling general questions about daily program schedules, lane usage opportunities, and events held at the aquatic facility
• Performs water rescues as prescribed by the American National Red Cross Training Program and First Aid/CPR/AED skills as necessary to respond to emergency situations throughout the facility
• Monitors the overall safety of visitors using the facilities
• Monitors the conduct and performance of the lifeguards
• Holds the proper designated position before allowing swimmers to enter any pool area
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance tasks to maintain the pool and locker room areas of the aquatic facilities
• Completes neat and concise written reports as needed to include, but not limited to, incident reports and attendance worksheets/reports
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions. 
• Communicates with County City officials, supervisor, other employees, clients, third party service contractors, laborers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience:

Must be 16 years of age or older. Interested applicants can pay and complete their lifeguard training as early as 15yrs old. However, even if they possess a valid lifeguard certification, only applicants who are 16 years or older will be considered for employment at the Henry County Aquatic Center. 

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Must successfully complete the American Red Cross National Lifeguard Training Program which includes water rescue skills, First Aid, and CPR for infant, child, adult, and multi rescue situations. Applicants are responsible for the cost of the training program. Certification is valid for two (2) years after completion.

Special Requirements: 

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to swim 200 yards continuously using the following strokes: 
  • Minimum of 50 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing propellant kick
  • 25 yards breaststroke
  • Swim 20 yards and then perform a surface dive to a depth between 6.5-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, and swim back 20 yards with the object held above the water with both hand on the object in 1 minute and 40 seconds
  • Tread water without using your hands for two minutes
• Knowledge of local government operations, Aquatics related programs, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job. 
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes. 
• Ability to operate a copying machine. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a workstation. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, humidity, temperature extremes, or traffic hazards.

Henry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described in this job description.  Henry County encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.  Henry County will comply with all applicable federal regulations and Henry County's insurance requirements governing workplace anti-drug and alcohol programs. Henry County employees shall be subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.