Lifeguard

General Description

APPLICANTS 14 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY

MUST POSSESS A VALID LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION AND BE 15 BEFORETHEIRFIRST SHIFT

City of Madison Lifeguards work in the Aquatics Program to provide front-line safety services at Goodman Pool. They exercise teamwork in keeping the community safe by preventing accidents from occurring and explaining rules, policies, and procedures. Lifeguards maintain a safe, energetic, and welcoming environment for all patrons at Goodman Pool. As needed, lifeguards will perform lifesaving measures.

Hours:During the Aquatic season, Lifeguards will work between 10 and 40 hours weekly. Must be flexible to work varying shifts including early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays from May through August /end of season.

Testing for New Lifeguards: A Water Skills Exam will be administered. The exam will cover a 200-yard swim, two (2) minute tread, brick retrieval from deep water, and testing of lifeguarding skills.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE CLOSING DATE. HOWEVER THE SELECTION WILL BEGIN PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE BASED UPON THE NEEDS OF THE PARKS DIVISION.

THE CURRENT RECRUITMENT MAY BE UP TO 75 VACANCIES, OR UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT ARE MET.

The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply!

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Enforce and explain rules, policies, and procedures on a frequent basis

• Resolve customer complaints

• Monitor patrons to ensure their safety

• Perform first aid

• Attend weekly in-service training

• Respond to emergencies on land and in water

• Call EMS as needed

• Administer swim test

• Manage disruptive behavior

• Save lives

• Maintain cleanliness of facility

• Clean and maintain beaches

• Perform related work as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuers and First Aid or equivalent.

• Applicants currently enrolled in certification or courses will be considered, however cannot be scheduled to lifeguard until certification is obtained.

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Swim 200 yards, tread water without use of hands for two (2) minutes, and retrieve a 10 pound brick from deep water.