Lifeguard

Overview

If you're looking for a dynamic, rewarding role where you can make a real difference in community safety and recreation, consider joining the City of Missoula’s Aquatics team!

These positions offer a fast-paced, engaging environment where you’ll help ensure the well-being of patrons at Currents, Splash Montana, and community splash decks
. Whether you're enforcing safety rules, responding to emergencies, or helping families enjoy their day in the water, your presence makes an impact. With opportunities to gain valuable certifications, work alongside a supportive team, and build leadership and customer service skills, this is a perfect fit for those passionate about public service and aquatic safety.

Whether you're an experienced lifeguard or just starting your journey in aquatics, we provide training and support to help you succeed. If you're ready to stay active, be a role model, and contribute to a positive, fun-filled atmosphere, we encourage you to apply today and be part of something meaningful this summer!

• Maintain and promote a positive and safe swimming environment, including communicating and enforcing facility rules to all patrons utilizing the pool, pool area, and play features to prevent accidents.
• Observe behavior of pool patrons to maintain order and safety.
• Perform rescues of swimmers in danger; supervise crowd control.
• Administer first aid, CPR, and AED.
• Provide leadership and positive communications with patrons.
• Maintain and inspect all lifesaving equipment and facilities for cleanliness and safety.
• Clean locker rooms, pool decks, bathrooms, and lobby areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned, based on training and qualifications.
• Knowledge of waterpark and pool facility safety procedures, policies, and practices with the ability to instruct on water safety and enforce rules firmly with tact.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of facilitating swim lessons, including program planning and development, staff management, training, risk mitigation, etc.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, pool water chemistry and water quality procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of, and ability to promote, department safety considerations, City safety policies, OSHA standards and guidelines, and the Americans for Disabilities Act.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions.
• Skill in multitasking in a fast-paced environment, while providing effective customer service.
• Skill in communicating, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with diverse individuals.
• Ability to effectively break instructions down to specific skills and techniques with patience and tact.
• Ability to lead and train staff and/or volunteers in various job-specific areas.
• Ability to stay alert and identify potential and/or actual emergency situations.
• Ability to learn job specific software and equipment.
• Ability to lead and work with both adults and youth of all ages.
• Ability to participate in a customer focused and team-oriented environment, contributing as lead and collaborator, when necessary.
• Ability to maintain and exhibit integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to maintain and foster a culture of professionalism, adhere to departmental and City standards and specifications, and support a positive team environment.
• Ability to resolve conflicts with facilitating outcomes while maintaining a calm demeanor.
• Ability to learn departmental and City of Missoula practices and procedures.

• Positions require the ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Duties are frequently performed under conditions where noise, heat, dampness or cold are unavoidable.
• Work environment may involve occasional exposure to occupational hazards, biohazards, and physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Duties may require driving City vehicles to transport youth of all ages to various recreational sites and facilities.
• Positions require schedule flexibility to accommodate opening, closing, and/or weekend shifts.

• Must be of legal age to perform the duties of the position.
• Must have an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification, a similar certification from a nationally recognized program, OR the ability to obtain within two (2) weeks of hire through the P&R sponsored certification program.
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check (if 18 years old and above).