Lifeguard (Personal Services)

Pay rate: $17.68/ hour

Essential Functions: 

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Ensures compliance with pool rules, regulations, policies and procedures; adheres to established safety procedures; and monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employes and the public.

Observes and oversees the activities of swimmers; enforces pool rules and maintains discipline at facility; scans the water; takes preventive safety actions; rescues distressed swimmers; provides emergency first aid and CPR; and performs other emergency life saving services as needed.

Maintains swimming pool and facility; assists with opening pool facility; cleans restrooms, locker rooms, walkways, pool deck, and pool furniture; stocks paper goods; and records maintainance documentation.

Treats pool regularly with correct amount of chemicals to maintain appropriate chemical balance of pool water.

Performs customer service functions; provides information and answers questions regarding pool policies, procedures, programs, fees and other issues; and responds to questions and complaints.

May require teaching swimming lessons.

Minimum Qualifications:

Specific License or Certification Required:  Must possess and maintain a valid and current American Red Cross lifeguard certification, American Red Cross CPR, and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer certification.

Posessesion of a valid and current Water Safety Instruction certification is preferred