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PART-TIME LIFEGUARD

Town of Christiansburg
Christiansburg, VA Part Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2024 CLOSED ON 1/22/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the PART-TIME LIFEGUARD position at Town of Christiansburg?

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

All applicants are required to submit their application through the Town of Christiansburg's website located at www.christiansburg.org/jobs.

JOB SUMMARY

Work is performed under the direction of the Lifeguard Supervisor. The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies and assisting with aquatic programs and pool operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Safeguards, monitors, and regulates conduct of pool patrons; enforces aquatic and facility policies, rules and regulation while maintaining current, industry-standard safety protocols
  • Provides customer service to patrons, including handling customer conflict and complaints as necessary in a prompt, effective and courteous manner
  • Assists in accident prevention planning/risk management
  • Recognizes and responds to rescues and performs appropriate follow-up procedures, including proper use of equipment in performing first aid
  • Maintains aquatic rescue/first aid equipment as needed
  • Perform weekly conditioning sessions to maintain endurance/fitness level, strength, and speed
  • Conducts swimming tests with children
  • Helps ensure proper sanitary operation of pool, pool area & locker rooms
  • Assist key staff in pool set-up for organized events, including movement of bulkheads and pool lane configuration
  • Prepares and maintains daily records
  • Provides guidance to less experienced lifeguards during shift
  • Attends in-service training and additional staff training as necessary
  • Other duties as assigned

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

  • Aquatic Rescue Equipment: AED, backboards, whistle, horns, bag valve mask, resuscitation mask

JOB CONTEXT

100% of the job duties are performed indoor at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center. The Lifeguard may work up to 25 hours per week and schedule will vary.

WORK PERFORMANCE

The employee is required to follow departmental expectations and adhere to all rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the Town of Christiansburg Employee Handbook and Lifeguard Manual.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Be eligible to work in accordance with DOL Youth Rules, age 16 and up
  • Demonstrate mastery of skills including swimming, rescue skills, CPR/first aid, and back boarding
  • Possess American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, including CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED and First Aid

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to enforce rules in a tactful and effective manner with courtesy and provide effective customer service
  • Ability to walk/crawl/climb/stoop/bend; stand for long periods of time and lift/carry/manipulate loads weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work well with others

NOTE

All applicants are required to submit their application through the Town of Christiansburg's website located at www.christiansburg.org/jobs.

SAFETY

The employee shall adhere to Town of Christiansburg policies regarding safety precautions and the use of safety equipment that is necessary for the health and safety of all employees and citizens. If a safety concern arises, the employee must stop any life-threatening activity immediately and in other cases immediately inform the employee’s supervisor.

DISCLAIMERS

The job description is:

  • Intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and behaviors required of employees in this job title.
  • Not an employment agreement or contract. The Town of Christiansburg has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
  • Intended to describe the essential functions of the position that a qualified individual must be able to perform, either with or without reasonable accommodation.

The Town of Christiansburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E – Verify participant. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Christiansburg will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time without notice.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15

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