Lifeguard PT
Lifeguard PT
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Job Description
Job Summary
Under general supervision thispositionis responsible fordirect and constant pool surveillance provides emergency response to drowning and medical events enforces all safety rules and regulations and ensuresa safeandfun swimming environment for allpatrons.
*This position performs dutiesdeemedto besafety sensitive. Employees holding this positionparticipateinpreemployment and random drug testing under Towns policies*
Examples of Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job descriptiondoes not constitutean employmentagreementand the Town may change these duties at any time.
Providesdirectconstantand uninterrupted swimming pool andpatronsurveillance to the assigned zone of coverage.
Recognizesrespondstoandprovides necessary emergency care within limits of training and the FacilityEmergency Action Plan (FEAP)to persons in distress in the pool and facility.This includesadministeringCPR emergency oxygen andthe use ofan AED to protect and/or preserve life.
Enforces facility rulesregulationsand the patron code of conduct in a calm and professional manner.
Participates in a minimum offour 4hours of continuing education/inservice training each month.
Reports all rescues accidents incidents to the Manager onDuty as soon as possible; completesaccuratereportsin a timely manner.
Performs daily safety inspections of pool facilities to ensure a safe and comfortable environment forpatrons.
Performs shiftbased cleaning and basic maintenance of pool facilities.
Participates in a variety of drills and audits to ensure compliance with Facility andStarguardElite standards.
Utilizes effective written andverbalcommunication techniques to communicate with Town of Parker staff management and the public in a positive and professional manner.
Performs otherrelatedduties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the education experiencecertificationand/or licensure. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.
Must beat least sixteen 16years ofage.Requires the abilityto swim and effectively complete a variety of inwater maneuvers during a preemployment screening.
Possession of or the ability to obtain aStarguardElite Lifeguarding Certification or equivalent lifeguarding certification Basic Life Support and First Aid Certificationor anequivalentinhouse course withinthirty 30days of hire.
Employment Standards
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability.
Knowledge of relevant town state and federal laws regulations and policies.
Knowledge ofpool and facility rulesregulationsand best practices.
Knowledge ofcommercial pool operations.
Knowledge ofbasic life support and first aid techniques.
Skill in theuseand ability tooperatelifesavingequipment and pool rescue equipment.
Skill in the useverbal communication to advise of safety risks and rules.
Skill inbasic swimmingand the ability to pass regular physical testing requirements.
Skill inconflict management.
Ability toestablishand maintain positive working relationships withpatronsand coworkers.
Ability to handle incidents and confrontations in a recreation facility.
Ability to provide a positive customer service attitude towards allpatrons.
Ability towork as a team and respond to emergency situations.
Additional Information
Working Conditions
The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.
Tools & Equipment
Requires frequent use ofemergency lifesaving equipment and basic pool cleaning/maintenance tools and equipment.
Physical Demands
Requiresfrequentswimmingstanding walkingsittingtalking handling feeling or operating objects stooping kneeling crouching or crawling. Requires reaching with hands and arms climbing and balancing. Requires moderateto vigorousphysical activity with heavy lifting up toone hundred100 pounds including thepulling or lifting of alimp body. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus allowing a broad field of vision.
Every employee in this position should assumethat strenuous physical activity in saving apatronslifemay be.
Environment
For more information please view the full job descriptions available on the employment page of the Town of Parker website the Job Descriptions link.Work isfrequentlyperformed at an indoor or outdoor poolwithexposure tohigh levelsof humidity and thevarying temperatures. The noise level isusually highand may range from moderate to extreme.The employee may occasionally work with or around hazardous items or hazardous conditions such as mechanical equipment electrical equipment chemicals or radiant energy.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Full pay range for Lifeguard is19.10/hr. $24.20hr.
Parttime and Seasonal Town of Parker employees have limited access to benefits which include; employee assistance program (EAP) one 1 hour of sick time accrued for every thirty 30 hours worked and employee plus one 1 other member in your household a membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse. The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity employer. Please contact with questions regarding this position. Applicants must have the ability to successfully complete a preemployment background check.
Employment Type
Part-Time
