Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Department:

Clyde Recreation Center

Position Reports to:

Aquatics Manager

Pay Grade:

Unit Pay

Employment Type:

Part-time

Exempt/Nonexempt:

Non-exempt

Description:

Under the general direction of the Aquatics Manager, serves as a lifeguard at the community pools.

Duties:

• Prevents accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of persons at the pool.
• Enters the water to rescue persons in distress; resuscitates rescued swimmers, helps administer first aid to the injured, and assists the supervisor during all emergencies.
• Is constantly alert in the area assigned during their period of duty.
• Enforces all pool rules and regulations to guarantee general health and safety of all participants. Courteous, but firm enforcement is necessary.
• Assumes responsibility (with the manager) for issuance and receipt of all pool equipment.
• Immediately reports all accidents and/or unusual circumstances to Pool Manager.
• Reports any case of dubious swimming ability to Manager to be given a test.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be 15 years or older. Must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate with CPR, AED, and First Aid. Must pass swimming tests administered by In-service and Aquatics Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must demonstrate skills in lifeguard training, CPR, AED, and first aid. Must be a skilled swimmer and demonstrate desire, potential, and reliability to accept the responsibility of a lifeguard. Must have authority and responsibility to enforce rules pertaining to safety and sanitation.

Physical Demands:

Indoor and outdoor pool environment. Must be physically fit enough to perform rescue procedures. Able to swim, walk, push, pull, bend, stoop, drag, and lift up to 50 lbs.