Acoustics, CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Community Relations, Customer Support/Service, Defibrillator, Emergency Response, Facilities and Maintenance, First Aid, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Safety/Work Safety, Surveillance
Lifeguard
Under the direction of the Director of Community Education, Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of all pool patrons by preventing, recognizing, and responding to aquatic emergencies. This position maintains a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for community members of all ages participating in open swims, lap swims, lessons, and special events.
Areas of Responsibility
- Patron Safety & Surveillance
- Facility Operations & Maintenance
- Community Relations & Customer Service
- Administration & Professionalism
Qualifications & Requirements
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding (or equivalent)
- First Aid and CPR/AED
- Must be at least 15 years of age
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to command respect from pool patrons
- Ability to remain calm, focused, and decisive in high-stress emergency situations
Physical & Environmental Demands
- Prolonged sitting or standing in an elevated guard chair; ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs; ability to swim distance and submerge to retrieve objects/persons from the deep end
- High-humidity, loud acoustic environment typical of indoor public pools; exposure to pool chemicals (chlorine, acid) and warm temperatures
Position reports to: Director of Community Education
Application Deadline: open and ongoing
Salary Information: $14.14/hour with the ability to advance and/or work in other community education programs.
Application Process: Apply online to job posting at:
Questions: Abbey Lang Director of Community Education Delano Public Schools #879 abbey.lang@delanoschools.org 763.972.6210, ext. 1101
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