Lifeguard (Seasonal)

Job title:

Lifeguard (Seasonal)

Company

City of Statesville (NC)

Job description

Summary

Lifeguard (Seasonal)
Recreation & Parks Department – Statesville Leisure Pool
Hourly Rate: $14.38 per hour, Non-Exempt

The Statesville Leisure Pool will be open from Memorial Day Weekend (May 25, 2024) through Labor Day (September 2, 2024). Work Schedule would be anywhere Monday – Saturday between 8AM – 11PM, Sunday 1PM – 7PM.
Closing date: Open Until Filled

Job Overview:

Performs responsibilities ensuring safety in and around the water by preventing and responding to emergencies. Supervise all the activities performed in and around the pool area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville. Service to the citizens during a disaster may result in the assignment of other duties, which will take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the needs of the organization.

• Enforces the rules and regulations established by the pool management.
• Eliminates and/or minimizes any potential hazard or unsafe condition in and around the pool area.
• Maintains constant and vigilant surveillance of pool guests in and around the pool area.

• Assists in the maintenance of the swimming pool by monitoring and maintaining the pool filtration system; conducts periodic testing of the pool water chemistry and adjusts chemicals as needed to maintain standards
• Identifies and responds to emergency situations and administers the appropriate care in a timely manner; completes all necessary forms/paperwork for each emergency situation.
• Administers first aid when required.
• Maintains the swimming pool deck, vacuums the pool, and cleans/sanitizes the dressing rooms.
• Performs duties related to opening and closing of pool facilities.
• Performs miscellaneous duties such as answering the telephone, running errands, selling tickets and concessions, and helping set up for special programs or events.
• Provides courteous treatment of pool guests at all times.
• Assists with special programs and events at the pool when requested by the head lifeguard, assistant manager, or manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or currently enrolled.

Other Requirements

• Must be at least 15 years of age (Per American Red Cross LIfeguard Certification standards)
• Possession of a valid American Red Cross certification in Community First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of first aid, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), dealing with hazardous materials, and swimming and lifesaving techniques
• Knowledge of state rules and regulations affecting the operation and safety of swimming pool and safety of pool patrons
• Knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations, and techniques used in a comprehensive aquatics program
• Ability to use various tools, chemicals, and equipment to maintain the usability and safety of the swimming pool; ability to test the water and add chemicals to maintain water quality standards
• Ability to enforce safety and health regulations relating to swimming pool operations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the general public
• Ability to communicate effectively with pool patrons; ability to enforce pool rules with firmness and resolve
• Ability to give and understand oral and written instructions

Job Related Physical Activity Requirements
This position involves medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, swimming, and climbing up or down from an observation tower; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and to convey detailed or important instructions to others; hearing is required to respond to spoken words, to receive and understand information, and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for close, distance, and peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions
The employee is subject to outdoor environmental conditions involving extreme heat, high humidity, sun, water, noise, dust, pollens, fumes, chlorine, and hazards including exposure to chemicals, electrical currents, slippery surfaces, and atmospheric conditions. Employee may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials or pathogens. Employee may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Expected salary

$14.38 per hour

Location

Statesville, NC

Job date

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 08:59:09 GMT

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