Salary: $13.00 - $16.50 Hourly
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2400966
Department: Summer-Seasonal Departments
Opening Date: 02/01/2024
Closing Date: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: OT
Position Summary

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
This is an unclassified at-will position.
AQUATICS AIDE - Hourly Rate $13.00:
Perform a variety of clerical tasks in support of assigned area to include assisting with cashiering, basic sorting, filing and/ or copying; assist with the instruction of aquatic swimming and safety courses; and assist in general maintenance and upkeep of the Aquatics facility.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
LIFEGUARD/SWIM INSTRUCTOR - Hourly Rate $13.50 :
Monitor activities in City swimming areas; prevent accidents and provide customer service and assistance to swimmers while keeping a safe aquatic environment; rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid as needed; assist with the instruction of aquatic swimming and safety courses and assist in general maintenance and upkeep of the swimming facility.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
HEAD LIFEGUARD - Hourly Rate $15.00 :
Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for ensuring safety at City swimming pools; instruct swimming, lifesaving and safety courses; assist in general maintenance and upkeep of the swimming facility and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
POOL SUPERVISOR - Hourly Rate $16.50 :
Supervise employees at an assigned City swimming facility; maintain facility according to State, City and department regulations; assist in public relations.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

AQUATICS AIDE:
Must be at least 16 years old. Applicants 15 years of age may be eligible for the entry level position with a required work permit. Office and/or clerical support experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid water attraction lifeguard certificate or swim lesson instructor certificate if teaching swimming lessons within three (3) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid Cash Handling certification from the City of Albuquerque within three (3) months from date of hire.
LIFEGUARD INSTUCTOR:
Must be at least 15 years old. Applicants 15 years of age may be eligible for the entry level position with a required work permit.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid CPR, first aid and lifeguard certificate.
HEAD LIFEGUARD:
Must be at least 18 years old. Three (3) seasons (Summer, Spring, Fall and/or Winter) as a lifeguard. Supervisor and/or lead experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid CPR, first aid and lifeguard certificate.
POOL SUPERVISOR:
Three (3) seasons (Summer, Spring, Fall and/or Winter) of aquatic program experience. Supervisor and/or lead experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid CPR, first aid and lifeguard certificate.
Possession of a valid CPR instructor, first aid instructor and lifeguard instructor certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid Certified Pool Operator's certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid Cash Handling certification from the City of Albuquerque within six (6) months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge

Dependent on position

• Principles and procedures of clerical support
• Basic office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Principles and procedures of filing
• Principles and procedures of basic swimming and water safety
• Operations, services and activities of a swimming pool program
• Principles and practices of pool lifeguarding to include basic swimming strokes and rescues
• Identify unsafe or hazardous situations
• Principles and procedures of water safety, lifeguarding, first aid and C.P.R.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and safety regulations
• Principles and practices of pool lifeguarding
• Principles of lead supervision and training
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Water chemistry, pool filtration, chlorinating, electrical motors and pumps
• Methods techniques of providing swimming instruction
• Basic cash handling principles and procedures
• Operational characteristics of swimming pool equipment and machinery
• Use of pool chemicals and water chemistry

Preferred Skills & Abilities

Dependent on position

• Learn and perform basic clerical duties
• Operate a variety of office equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Respond to emergency and hazardous situations
• Basic understanding of swimming and assist with training all age ranges
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Respond to emergency and hazardous situations
• Basic swimming ability and assist with training all age ranges
• Swim skillfully
• Evaluate an emergency situation and to act decisively and effectively
• Administer artificial respiration according to the prescribed method
• Handle crowds and direct individuals and groups
• Lead, organize and review the work of staff in the area of work assigned
• Cash register operation and cash handling
• Must be able to do work shift work
• Availability to work evenings and weekends
• Independently perform the most difficult tasks assigned to swimming pool staff
• Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures
• Operate a variety of swimming pool equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Perform lifeguarding tasks in a safe and effective manner
• Respond to emergency situations and perform first aid as necessary
• Instruct students in swimming and water safety techniques
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
• Meeting required standards as established for lifeguards
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Select, train, and evaluated qualified swimming instructors and lifeguard staff
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures

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01

Are you at least 16 years of age or 15 years of age and possess a valid work permit?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently a full time student?

• Yes
• No

04

Indicate which school you are currently attending.
05

Indicate which quadrant(s) within the City of Albuquerque (NE, NW, SE, SW or All) you would like to work.

• Northeast
• Northwest
• Southeast
• Southwest
• ALL

06

Identify which positions you are interested in. Select all that apply.

• Aquatics Aide
• Lifeguard Instructor
• Head Lifeguard
• Pool Supervisor

07

How many seasons of work experience do you possess as a lifeguard?

• No experience
• less than 1 season
• 1 season to less than 2 seasons
• 2 seasons to less than 3 seasons
• 3 seasons to less than 4 seasons
• more than 4 seasons

08

Do you possess three (3) seasons of Aquatics /Recreation program experience to include one (1) year previous work experience with recommendation from a supervisor?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you possess a current valid Lifeguard certification?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you possess a current valid CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you possess a current valid First Aid certification?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you possess office and/or clerical support experience?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you possess supervisor and/or lead experience?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question