LIFEGUARD - Part Time Hourly Wage: $22.39 Grade: 06T PHYSICAL LOCATION: • Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: • Director of Community Services or Designee GENERAL FUNCTION: • A responsible and authoritative position. Will operate the pool and facility in a safe manner at all times. Needs to recognize and minimize/eliminate potentially dangerous situations with the emphasis on prevention. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Without Accommodations): • Able to read, write, speak and understand English in order to communicate with co-workers, City officials and the general public. • Able to work assigned hours which may include evenings and weekends. • Able to use equipment and/or materials as specified in this job description. • Able to see and hear well enough to perform the duties specified in this job description. EQUIPMENT TO BE USED: • Lifesaving devices, i.e., lifesaving rings, hooks. Maintenance equipment i.e., vacuum and brush for cleaning pool. ENVIRONMENT: • Primarily outdoors, with some shelter from the sun. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Standing 30% • Climbing 5% • Bending 5% • Reaching 5% • Swimming 5% • Sitting 50% • • DUTIES/TASKS/JOBS: • Provide for the safety of the patrons using the facility. • Enforce rules and regulations in a standardized manner. • Be physically and mentally alert at all times to prevent accidents. • Test water chemistry and record reading according to state requirements. • Do pool maintenance as scheduled and as required. • Know how to carry out the emergency plan for the facility. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS/ABILITIES/ QUALIFICATIONS: • Have ability to work with large groups of people. • Ability to deal with the general public in a courteous and helpful manner. • Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees and supervisory personnel. • Ability to understand the general mechanics of the pool operation and notify the supervisor of problems. • Ability to understand responsibilities to employer with regard to operation of a safe facility. • Hold current certifications as American Red Cross Lifeguard or equivalent. • Hold a current certification in CPR and First Aid. Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates