JOB SUMMARY
This position participates in the provision of lifeguarding services at the city aquatics facility.
MAJOR DUTIES
- Enforces pool rules and policies.
- Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and maintenance of the facility and pools.
- Inspects facility and reports unsafe conditions.
- Prepares incident and accident reports.
- Participates in Lifeguard training exercises.
- Responds to water emergencies and performs water rescues.
- Responds to water emergencies and performs water rescues.
- Measures, reads and records water chemistry.
- Performs related duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years is preferred.
- Possession of Lifeguard certification required.
- Possession of CPR / First Aid certification required.
- Minimum of 15 years of age on date of employment.
Applicants that are Certified and those not yet C ertified are welcome to apply.
The City will be offering Certification Classes for those interested, but not certified.
Please contact Joe Riekers, Aquatics Manager, at (361) 727-9989 to obtain additional information on certification training.