Lifeguard Water Safety Instructor (Summer)

This is a highly skilled water safety work at City swimming pool facilities. This position copes with large groups, including children, monitoring both visually and audible to insure safety, facility rules and health standards.

Duties include enforcing rules and regulations governing use of facilities, preventing injury or loss of life, and administering first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation as necessary. Lifeguards are responsible for assisting with routine pool maintenance and custodial duties and other tasks as assigned by supervisors.  Work schedules will vary.

Work is performed in accordance with departmental policies and regulations concerning public use of swimming areas and established water safety practices. Supervision is received from the Aquatic Facility Manager who reviews work through personal observations for effective application of life guarding techniques. Work may occasionally be performed under adverse weather conditions.

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

Enforces policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct of patrons.  Assist in applying appropriate disciplinary action for violations.  Reports all disciplinary problems to the Lead Lifeguard.

Observes patrons and identifies potentially dangerous or hazardous situations to prevent accidents.  Displays sound judgment and makes on the spot quick decisions to insure safety of all users of the pool areas.

Reports potential physical hazards, unsafe conditions and complaints to the Lead Lifeguard.

Rescues patrons in distress; administers First Aid or CPR as required.

Prepares necessary paperwork, associated with Learn-to-Swim classes, to file with City and American Red Cross.

Assists recreation staff in case of shortage of staff or in emergencies.

Assists in maintaining water and deck areas; assists in cleaning restrooms, showers and locker rooms.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  The knowledge, skills and abilities identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of the class.

 Additional knowledge, abilities and skills may be applicable for individual positions in the employing departments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of approved lifeguarding and lifesaving practices and techniques. Knowledge of First Aid and CPR.

Knowledge of the rules and regulations and physical layout of the aquatic facility of assignment. Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Ability to react promptly and correctly in emergency situations.  Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to and skilled in swimming. Ability to and skilled in administering First Aid and CPR. Ability to utilize approved lifesaving techniques in the rescue of distressed patrons. Ability to detect potentially dangerous or hazardous situations at swimming pool facilities.

Education & Experience Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.

 One (1) season of experience as a Pool Lifeguard. Must meet a vision standard of 20/20 corrected.  Successful completion of the City's lifeguard skills test will be required prior to being appointed.

 Must possess certifications in CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor.  Lifeguard Instructor Trainer certification is a plus. Applicants must be able to work varying shifts, including holidays and weekends.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.  Work is performed in an outdoor setting with adverse weather conditions.