LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR

Department: Parks & Recreation

Salary: $8.00 - $10.00

Job Classification: Seasonal

Job Closes: Open Until Filled

PAY GRADE PT2

PAY GRADES LINK

GENERAL PURPOSE

Monitors activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas.
• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid.
• Maintains order in swimming areas.
• Inspects facilities for cleanliness.
• Cleans and refills swimming pool.
• Determines chlorine content and pH value with water testing kit.
• Conducts or officiates swimming meets.
• Gives swimming instructions.

Must be able to meet attendance and punctuality requirements for this position. Must abide by all city policies and procedures. Must work well with others and be a team player.

Applicants may be required to submit to a criminal background check and fingerprint report.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must be at least 16 years of age and have completed the Red Cross Lifeguard Certification for the current year. Instructors must have Lifeguard Certification plus WSI certification.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.