Lifeguard

Supplemental Information

LOCATION AND POSITION INFORMATION:

This position is located atChemin-A-Haut State Park in Bastrop, LA.

This job posting intends on filling 8 vacant positions at Chemin-A-Haut State Park.

Make up to $22 an hour!

• Reimburse up to $450 of your lifeguard certification cost

• Flexible work schedule

• Must be at least 16 years old

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

This position will be filled as a part-time Classified WAE, limited to 1,245 working hours in a 12 month period. Starting Hourly Pay varies, depending on experience.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application,which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Troi Johnson

Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism

1051 N. 3rd Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Fax: (225) 342-7928

tjohnson@crt.la.gov

Qualifications

Function of Work:

• Maintains continuous surveillance of people in and around the swimming pool area

• Ensures appropriate headcount of people relative to the lifeguard: swimmer ratio

• Supervise swimmers to ensure that they are swimming within the safety protocols

• Spot hazards or potential hazards and take measures to prevent accidents

• Control and report unruly behavior and evict individuals not adhering to behavior protocols

• Perform pool chemical checks to ensure safety and hygiene

• Maintain accurate records of pool use and chemical levels

• Checks safety & rescue equipment regularly for quality and any needed maintenance or replacement

• -Maintains a clean and safe area in and around the swimming pool

• Perform rescues in the event of drowning or swimming accident

• Perform first aid and CPR according to the demands of adverse situations

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

• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service

• Requires the ability to pass a lifeguard and American Red Cross CPR/First Aid training course and maintain current certifications