Life Guard - 2024 Pool Season

Title: Lifeguard

Department: Pool

Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.25 per hour-based on experience

Reports To: Pool Manager/Management Assistant

Range of Supervision: 0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

EEO Code: 8 – Service-Maintenance

Nature of Work:

Under general supervision, accomplishes specialized work in protecting life by preventing and responding to emergencies, assisting in instructions, and assisting in the operation of a public swimming pool; and performs related work as required.

Primary Duties:

· Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.

· Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

· Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.

· Attends and participates in in-service training sessions.

· Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and City department staffs.

· Enforces Pool Rules and regulations.

· Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.

· Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.

· Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.

· Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

· Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Possession of a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate.

· Must be 15 years of age by Saturday, May 27, 2024 to start work as a lifeguard.

· Must be available and flexible to work various hours during the week and weekend through Labor Day (exception for college guards).

· Some related work experience preferred by not required.

· Bonus potential based on hours worked