Lifeguard - Seasonal

Diversity Statement

The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life’s opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. The City of Janesville is committed to developing an environment where diversity is embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

We will diligently recruit and retain talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one’s potential. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of Wisconsin’s Park Place.

Under general supervision and guidance of the Head Lifeguard/Aquatics Supervisor and/or Aquatics Supervisor on duty and with the guidance of the Recreation Programmer, Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of pool patrons through effective pool surveillance, scanning, rule enforcement and responding to emergencies.

Reports to:

Aquatics Supervisor and/or Head Lifeguard/Aquatics Supervisor;
Recreation Programmer

Works with seasonal employees on a regular basis and communicates with other division employees, professional staff, pool patrons, and the public.

Individual will work at both Rockport and Palmer Pools.

Supervises:
None

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintains a presence with proper guard apparel and equipment.
• Provides for safety of the public by maintaining an alert and ready position while actively scanning their zones and is prepared to act in an emergency.
• Maintains constant surveillance of all patrons in identified zones.
• Understands and is able to demonstrate proper water skills and water safety principles.
• Provides the correct emergency response care and treatment.
• Follows proper guard rotation procedures.
• Enforces policies and procedures with politeness, firmness, and consistency.
• Follows and enforces the policies and procedures outlined in the Aquatics Manual.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the facility’s Emergency Action Plan.
• Evaluates swimmer competency during daily swim tests and deep-water tests and records status.
• Attends and participates in all mandatory staff and facility trainings and in-service.
• Completes all daily and assigned cleaning tasks.
• Follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures; reports unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor; reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible; follows recognized safe work practices.
• Performs other special projects and other job duties as assigned or required during regular and non-business hours.
• All employees may be assigned by the City Manager or their designee to perform duties outside the scope of their work duties when the City Manager has declared a City disaster, or the City Emergency Operations Center has been initiated.

• Report issues to Head Guard/Supervisor and/or Aquatics Supervisor (on duty) and assist in writing Problem Reports.
• Log appropriate training and in-service hours.
• Perform a daily facility safety check and report any hazards or issues to Head Guard/Aquatics Supervisor on duty.
• Assist with maintenance, cleaning and general care of facility, pool deck, locker rooms and equipment.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Assist with pool activities and concession stand when needed.
• May be required to teach swimming lessons upon receiving in-house training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Must be 15 years of age or older.

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification with First Aid, CPR/AED required and/or willing to obtain.

For successful performance in this position, the incumbent must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors.

• Knowledge of water safety principles

• Skill in providing necessary emergency care within the scope of the ARC Lifeguarding certificate.
• Organizational and time management skills to prioritize duties and accomplish a high volume of work while adapting to changing priorities.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with strong customer service and interpersonal abilities.
• Collaboration skills to effectively work with others to achieve common goals.

• Ability to compose routine correspondence and reports clearly and effectively.
• Be motivated, dependable, vigilant, patient, and maintain a safe swimming environment for the public.
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