POOL-LIFEGUARD

Job Title

Lifeguard

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director and Swimming Pool Management, assists the public in the safe use of City aquatic facilities, responsible for the overall cleanliness and look of the water park and assist with various aquatics programs. Work effectively in highly stressful environment and ability to communicate with public; problem solving; reading and writing. Must obtain lifeguard certification and CPR/ First Aid card prior to first day of employment.

Duties

• Represent the Parks and Recreation Department by maintaining a professional attitude
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings
• Handle all incidents in a manner appropriate to your training
• Communicate any potentially dangerous elements of the facility to the Aquatics Coordinator
• Assist instructor with swim lessons.
• Perform the assigned duties of lifeguard, including administering first aid and resuscitation as required.
• Assist in pool programs and activities.
• Assist in enforcing rules and regulations of safety and conduct.
• Assist in keeping the pool area, restrooms and deck clean and free of litter.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Special Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age and possess current certificates for Lifeguard Training or be able to obtain certification prior to opening of the pool; First Aid/CPR card is also a required prior to pool opening. Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Perform water safety and lifesaving techniques.
• Assist in swim lessons.
• Maintain control and handle emergency situations.
• Work in all weather conditions.
• Deal effectively and courteously with the public.

Physical Requirements: Use of hands, arms and legs and other motor skills used for swimming skills. Ability to sit and work long periods of time in varying degrees of weather. Exposure to loud noise, bending, kneeling, walking on slippery surfaces, squatting; uses senses of vision, hearing and small to diagnose problems.

Supplemental Info

Physical Job Requirements:

Physical Activities - None - Under 1/3 - To2/3 - Over2/3

Stand - X - Lift up to 25 pounds - X

Walk - X - Work Outdoors - X

Sit - X - Normal Vision with or without corrective lenses Moderate to Loud Noise Level

Use hands to finger, Handle, and feel - X

Climb and balance - X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl - X

Talk and hear - X

Taste and Smell - X

Conditions of Employment:

• Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment fit for duty examination
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment criminal background check

Performance Measurements:

• Policies and procedures relevant to Parks and Recreation are understood, followed, and modeled for other employees.
• Effective relations exist with co-workers as well as with the public and complaints are resolved in a timely manner.
• The City's professional reputation is maintained.

This is a Safety Sensitive position: This job has been classified as a "safety sensitive" position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. In this position, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, which might include random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a Medical Marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for Marijuana. An Equal Opportunity Employer

No benefits offered for this position

Employer

City of Ardmore

Phone: 580-223-3425