Lifeguards monitor activities and ensure the safety of swimmers at aquatic facilities, responding to emergency situations. Lifeguards participate in swimming pool/facility safety and maintenance activities.
Lifeguard-I positions work 20 hours per week in an indoor Aquatics facility.
This is a Safety Sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
Education / higher education: May be a high school student if not yet graduated or completed a GED.
Other requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age. Must be able to swim at least 1500 yards and tread water for several minutes (will be tested every two weeks).
Education and/or experience preferences: Prefer prior experience as a Junior Lifeguard.
Driver's License requirement: None Required Endorsements: None
Note -- For any driver, driving record must always meet City driving and insurability standards.
Required certifications, licenses or registrations: Must be able to complete the following American Red Cross / Jeff Ellis & Assoc. courses: Lifeguard, Learn to Swim Instructor, CPR, AED and First Aid.
Preferred certifications, licenses or registrations: None
Knowledge: Lifeguarding and lifesaving techniques and procedures.
Skills: To identify hazards, unsafe behaviors, and swimmers in distress and properly address each situation, preserving life and safety. Must have excellent public relations and customer service skills.
Abilities: Ability to lift items up to 49 pounds frequently. Ability to swim at least 1500 yards (will be tested every two weeks).
Interaction with Groups/Agencies/Entities: Will interact with other City staff, taking direction and providing information; will interact with facility patrons and swimmers, providing direction, guidance, instruction and enforcing rules and regulations.
The following functions are typical for this position. The omission of specific functions does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.