Lifeguard - City of Bessemer
Lifeguard - City of Bessemer
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Job Description
TARGET CLOSE DATE:
12/31/2025PAY GRADE:
Grade 9TYPE:
Full timeJOB SUMMARY:
The City of Bessemer is hiring fulltime Lifeguards who will enforce water safety rules and regulations following standard practices to ensure a safe and pleasant swimming program for the community. Responsibilities include monitoring swimmers conducting swim classes and preparing the pool and facilities for events. Additionally employees will oversee and contribute to the maintenance and care of the pool and its facilities.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance employersponsored retirement plan (pension) generous paid holidays sick and vacation leave and more.Applications for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.
Bessemer $14.09 $18.89
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered for employment in this position a candidate must possess the following:
Valid American Red Cross Basic Lifeguard Training Certificate YMCA Lifeguard Certificate or National Pool and Water Park Lifeguard Training Certificate.
Valid American Red Cross Adult CPR Certificate or American Heart Association CPR Certificate.
Valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
Teaches a variety of classes for community members by developing age and skill level appropriate programs preparing the facility for the class and teaching the class.
Prepares pool for swim meets practices and other events by reviewing event setup plans with staff and preparing the pool and equipment accordingly.
Performs various functions throughout the facility following facility policies and procedures in order to assist with the general operation of the facility
Monitors proper maintenance and upkeep of the pool by regularly performing visual and chemical inspections updating records and reports and performing other routine maintenance activities according to established standards and procedures.
Performs lifeguard duties as standardized by the American Red Cross in order to monitor and ensure the safety of the pool and swimmers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job involves significant and concerted physical exertion required for regular prolonged periods of swimming.WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily in employerowned facilities and pools such as community civic centers recreation centers etc. Work involves use of standard office equipment such as computer phone copier etc.EEO STATEMENT:
The Personnel Board of Jefferson Countyprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agencyoperate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.
ACCOMMODATION:
To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at or phone at(select option 1 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.
NOTE:
This job posting may close before or be extended beyond the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.
DISCLAIMER:
This job posting is not meant to be an allinclusive list of the job duties responsibilities or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
Employment Type
Full-Time
