Lifeguard; Seasonal

Overview

Lifeguards assist the Head Lifeguard, Pool Manager and Assistant Pool Manager with the overall daily operation of City swimming, monitors activities at the City of Safford swimming pool, performs lifeguarding and swimming instructions. Under basic supervision, the Lifeguard monitors pool activities to enforce policies and procedures and ensure the safety of pool patrons.

This is a singular tiered position that reports directly to the Pool Manager or Assistant Pool Manager.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.

• Supervises swimmers and maintains the safety of the public at the City pool by supervising activities and enforcing safety rules and regulations.
• Performs rescue procedures and resuscitates swimmers as needed; administers proper first aid to address any injuries; performs in-service drills satisfactorily as outlined by pool managers.
• Participates in all special swimming programs as assigned; maintains pool attendance records; collects pool entrance fees as required.
• Spots hazards to prevent accidents. Provides advice on water safety. Provides water rescue. Provides first aid including CPR. Opens and closes the pool as directed by the pool managers. Monitors pool related activities closely throughout the scheduled shift and identifies any safety issues. Directs swimmers out of the pool in hazardous conditions. Organizes and oversees pool parties. Maintains a clean environment in and around the pool.
  
  Provides aid to patrons. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses:

• Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification with the American Red Cross.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.

• Knowledge of the operation of a swimming pool, including sanitation, maintenance, safety and public relations.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and application of lifesaving and first aid techniques.
• Knowledge of local emergency services available.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to the pool use and enforcing them.
• Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Skill in following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
• Skill in acting quickly and calmly in emergencies.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is routinely performed in and around pool with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures.
• Subject to moderate noise levels, standing (sometimes for extended periods of time); walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing and occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Subject to lifting and/or moving victims, equipment and supplies weighing up to 150 pounds.

EOE