Lifeguard

Lifeguard

Department: Parks & Recreation

Job Status: Part-Time

Days Worked: Sun., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat.

Rate of Pay: 15.50 -

Position Type: Seasonal

Status: Open until filled Apply Now

Job Summary

The lifeguard will be available on pool deck to monitor patrons' safety at the Spearfish Recreation and Aquatics Center.

Essential Functions

The lifeguard:

• Will be required to have a physical presence and regular and reliable attendance.

• Maintains order and implements safety procedures.

• Maintains pool area in a clean and presentable manner

• Learns and follows all city-established safety practices and personnel policies.

• Help ensures patron safety and protects lives through patron surveillance.

• Attends regular in-services and trainings.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

• Must have a high level of responsibility

• Must be punctual

• Ability to enforce rules and regulations and have good sound judgment

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective and positive working relationship with employees and the general public

• Familiarity with overall pool operations including administration, chemicals and mechanics

• Possess excellent public relation skills

• Ability to follow oral and written orders

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have Red Cross or equivalent approved lifeguard certification

• WSI certification preferred

• Must be at least 15 years of age

• Willing to receive additional training

Physical Requirements: As described in Lifeguard Training Course

Full Position Description

Lifeguard.pdf

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, requirements, and working conditions. The city reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position as needed and as deemed appropriate. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made as needed for employees to perform the essential duties and responsibilities and meet the requirements of the position. City of Spearfish employees are considered at-will employees. An employee may terminate his/her employment at any time, and the city may also terminate the employee's employment at any time. Unless otherwise provided by contract or law, all employment with the City of Spearfish is to be considered "at-will."