Lifeguard

Lifeguard duties will include, but not be limited to:

Individual will provide a safe swimming environment; enforce rules; rescue anyone in danger of drowning; administer first aide, administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and/or Automated External Defibrillator as needed.

Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

MINIMUMS: Age 15 or older; Require possession of a current lifeguard training certification from a national, industry or locally recognized lifeguard certification organization such as but not limited to a valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR, National Lifeguard Certification or YMCA Lifeguard Training Certification; American Red Cross CPR/Professional Rescuer/AED or American Heart Association ACLS for Healthcare Care Providers Certification. Successful completion of departmental swimming skills test prior to employment.
Must obtain American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED within 30 days of employment.
Must obtain Oxygen Administration certification within 30 days of employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs.

The individual selected for this position will be housed at a primary site but may be scheduled between other park sites/facilities. Schedules will be adjusted seasonally and will vary weekly based on events, facility coverage, and weather.
Average scheduled hours up to 27 hours per week.
Some assignments may require overtime or split shifts to cover operational needs.
All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours or maybe be relocated to another location or job assignment in response to short- term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies including weekends, evenings and holidays.
As a condition of employment, all part-time employees must attend P&R Connection (Department Orientation). If selected for the position, you will be provided your training date at the time of hire. Training is held from 8:30am-5:00pm, every other Friday, at the Parks & Recreation Administration Building. When an exemption is permittable, a hybrid version of the training is available, but will require training attendance on a weekend