Lifeguards

Hours per week

Work 18 – 45 hours per week

Want to join a fun team of hardworking dedicated lifeguards at the City of Alpharetta Aquatic Complex this summer? The City of Alpharetta is looking for lifeguards to join our team! If you have experience with children, a confident swimmer, like working outdoors and you want to obtain a higher knowledge of CPR and First Aid, this is the job you.

Under the general supervision of the Pool Manager, Assistant Pool Manager or Recreation Supervisor II, this position ensures the safety of facility patrons by preventing accidents and responding to emergencies; maintains order of the aquatic complex and its programs, provides customer service; and enforces recreation, parks and cultural services rules and regulations.

• Perform duties associated with guarding a public pool including scanning the pool, preventing accidents by enforcing pool policies and rules, and communicating policies and rules to pool patrons
• Perform routine maintenance, restroom cleaning and stocking, picking up trash in pool deck and concessions areas, emptying garbage cans, straightening chairs and tables, vacuuming pool, and other duties as required.
• Respond immediately and effectively to emergencies by rescuing persons in distress or in danger of drowning; perform lifeguarding techniques, First Aid, and/or CPR, as necessary.
• Respond immediately and effectively to illness and injury incidents.
• Handle emergencies as per the Emergency Action Plan.
• Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Anticipate potentially dangerous areas or situations; take steps to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Know and enforce all rules and policies of the City of Alpharetta Aquatic Complex consistently and fairly; inform Pool Manager of any disciplinary problems.
• Ensure all lifesaving equipment is in proper working order and in its designated location each rotation.
• Monitor area of supervision for vandalism to pool and/or pool property; report any vandalism and responsible parties to the Pool Manager.
• Perform various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Complete and submit required documentation and reports.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as directed.
• Must be 16 years of age by starting date.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in performing the duties of a lifeguard is desirable.
• Must be able to pass or be in possession of certifications in First Aid training that includes Lifeguarding, Swimming & Water Safety, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for Infant, Child, and Adult and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This training must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association or attend paid training with the City of Alpharetta.
• Must be able to demonstrate successful completion of a physical performance test.
• Must be willing to work weekends, evening hours and holidays throughout the entire season.

• Applicant must clear a criminal background check.
• Applicant must pass a mandatory drug screen test.
• Hired applicants must provide official verification as to identity and work authorization.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Alpharetta is a Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Employee Manual & Benefits Handbook or bona fide occupational qualifications).

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988
, the City of Alpharetta is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which it serves. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of…