Seasonal Lifeguard

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical skills evaluation as stipulated by the department.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.

Pool hours will vary from 9:00am-8:00pm Mon-Sat and 9:00am-8:00pm on Sunday

Physical Demands

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. The employee must occasionally lift or move items up to a weight of 20 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Lifeguards work seasonal hours. Night and weekend work may be required. 100% of this work is outdoors, and requires work done in all types of weather. The stress level is moderate.

Selection Guidelines

Formal applications, rating of education and experience; Oral interview and background investigation; and job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended to be used only as an illustration of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employee as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job may change

You may be assigned to other city departments to perform various tasks on an as needed basis

SEASONAL LIFEGUARD

Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Supervision Received

Supervision is provided by the Aquatics Director of Oxford Park Commission and the Lifeguard Manager.

Supervision Exercised

None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• 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.
• Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Less than high school with 6 months to 1 year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. CPR Certified; Current certification as Lifeguard by a recognized source of training.