Lifeguard - P&R/Recreation Center Division - South Clayton Recreation Center

LIFEGUARD

JOB TITLE: LIFEGUARD (SEASONAL)

DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION/S CLAYTON

MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must be 16 years of age or older.

Must be able to work on weekend and holidays. Must possess a valid driver license or a picture I.D. and an original social security card at time of interview. May be required to work up to 25 hours per week.

NOTICE: If hired as a lifeguard, the applicant must pay for and attend a lifeguard training class ($60.00) and purchase a lifeguard uniform ($20.00). To be employed by Clayton County, potential employee must pass and receive the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. Preference will be given to applicants who already hold this certification.

NATURE OF WORK: Work involves performing duties requiring independence, accountability, and responsibility.

Lifeguards will also be responsible for testing water levels and safety equipment on a daily basis. Employment traditionally consists of up to 5 months of seasonal work.

SOME OF THE ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE: Perform water rescues as prescribed by the American National Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program or County-approved national certified water safety program; perform First Aid/CPR/AED skills as necessary or as required by supervisor; responsible for the overall safety of visitors using the facilities; see that necessary precautions are observed to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of facility guests; aid the facility supervisors and management in every way necessary to keep facilities running smoothly; report promptly at assigned times of duty and remain on duty status until the designated shift has been completed; strictly conform to all required emergency training; be responsible for the proper care and maintenance of all first aid, water rescue, emergency, radio and other facility-related equipment; complete neat and concise written reports as needed to include, but not limited to, incident reports, training reports, and a daily activity log; attend all scheduled staff meetings and in-service training sessions. Performs other related duties as required.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to successfully complete the American National Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program which includes water rescue skills, First Aid, CPR for infant, child, adult and two-rescuer, and Oxygen Administration using a bag-valve-mask.

A ability to swim 300 yards, continuously, using the following strokes: 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing propellant kick, 100 yards breast stroke and 100 yards of either front crawl using rhythmic breathing or breaststroke or a combination of both. You must also be able to swim 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim back 20 yards (Time Event). Perform all required skills with 100% accuracy and pass a written test with a score of at least 80%. Ability to supervise others and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees and supervisors; deal courteously with firmly with the public; demonstrate good judgement, tact, and courtesy; and maintain good physical health. Have excellent people skills.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Selection will be made from a register of eligible applicants that may be established by education, work experience, test score, personal interview, credit check, criminal history, driving history (copy of driver's license may be required), drug screen, and/or physical examination.

TO APPLY: Applications may be submitted on-line at our County Website until the position is filled.

Clayton County, Georgia is and Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and career employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Position : 3889

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : PARKS AND RECREATION

Grade : GRADE 215

Posting Start : 02/07/2024

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $15.50