Lifeguard

**Lifeguard Position** Pay Rate: $15.50-20.50 per hour **POSITION SUMMARY** Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the safety and well-being of the aquatic facility patrons and facilities by preventing and responding to emergencies. Flexible part-time schedule. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** - Perform duties of lifeguard as required. - Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the aquatic facility and provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. - Present professional conduct, appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer service. - Keep pool and pool deck area in safe condition by checking equipment and assisting in proper water chemical balance and simple maintenance. - Assist with preparations and cleanup for daily activities, special events and operations. - Attend and participate in scheduled meetings and in-service trainings as required. - Enforce all District pool rules and regulations, promote safety for pool participants, and follow safety directives established by the City, County, State, Federal, and Aquatics Supervisor. - Display the knowledge and has the ability to perform the Emergency Action Plan. - Uphold the standards of EVRPD, Aquatic Center and the American Red Cross. - Find a qualified District lifeguard replacement when it is necessary to miss a scheduled lifeguard shift. - Provide assistance and general customer service to visitors. - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees. - Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES** - Interact with the public in a professional manner and communicate clearly and concisely with others. - Departmental rules concerning the area in which assigned, and Lifeguard philosophies, policies and procedures including teaching methods and techniques. - Follow safe operational policies and procedures, enforce department policies and procedures, and interpret written instructions and manuals. - Remain calm in emergency situations. - Apply lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques including operation of equipment necessary to perform job functions. - CPR, First Aid, and emergency medical procedures. - Provide exceptional customer service. **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE** - Required: - Must be at least 15 years of age - Preferred: - High School Diploma **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS** - American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard and First Aid, and CPR required. - Must be a currently certified lifeguard, or must obtain a lifeguard certification prior to employment. - AED certification or the ability to obtain in two (2) months of hire. **WORK ENVIRONMENT** - Majority of work is in a busy aquatic setting, exposed to wet/humid conditions, with moderate to loud noise and frequent interruptions. - Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. - Exposed to acceptable levels of chlorine, acid, sodium bicarbonate and calcium chloride. - Occasionally exposed to paint and cleaning chemicals. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** - Work regularly requires sitting, speaking, hearing, and using hands to handle or feel; requires standing, swimming, walking, and reaching with hands and arms, and the ability to bend, balance, stoop, stretch, reach, carry, and grasp objects; and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. - Work requires near and far vision acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. - Physically able to complete a 300-yard swim and perform all appropriate lifeguard skills. **PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS** This position is subject to EVRPD’s pre-employment screening requirements including, but not limited to: - Criminal, National Sex Offender