Lifeguard

HIRING EVENT(MULTIPLE VACANCIES)
This application is required to be filled out prior to interviewing at the hiring event taking place Saturday, January 25, 2024 from 9am-2pm. Once you have completed the application, if timeslots are still available, you will be offered an on-site interview. After all time slots have been filled, remaining candidates will be reviewed periodically and invited to interview based on the needs of the department. Tentative start date beginning/mid of February.  

If you receive a conditional offer and do not yet hold a valid Lifeguard certification, you will be required to complete a Lifeguard Certification course. Prior to participating in the Lifeguard course candidates will be required to complete a swimming assessment which requires swimming four laps (100 yards), tread for 1 minute without the use of your hands, retrieve a brick from 12.5 feet of water. 

The Lifeguard Certification course will be provided by the Aquatics team for those with a conditional offer. The certification consists of both online and in-person training. The in-person sessions will take place only after the online portion has been completed.

For candidates with a conditional offer, you must attend and successfully complete the course during one of the following options:

• Option 1: February 11th and 13th, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, and February 15th, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

  • (Attendance at all three days is required to complete the certification.)

• Option 2: February 20th and 21st, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, and February 22nd, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • (Attendance at all three days is required to complete the certification.)

Please ensure you are available for all sessions in your chosen option.

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
This is the first level in a broad aquatic series.  Incumbents are responsible for providing direct care for clients and the general public in their area of assignment. Specific duties include: ensuring the safety of swimmers, providing general customer service, implementing safety protocols as directed, and responding to emergency situations in aquatic environments.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is distinguished from the Swim Lesson Instructor (SLI) classification by the incumbents primarily focusing on ensuring the safety of all pool patrons, preventing accidents, and responding to emergencies. Lifeguards are responsible for monitoring aquatic environments, enforcing rules, and performing rescues, whereas Swim Lesson Instructors focus on teaching swimming techniques and providing instruction to individuals or groups. A Lifeguard reports to a Pool Manager and to full-time staff members.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification.  While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

• Supervises patrons during all pool programming and respond to level of training for all medical and non-medical emergencies.
• Facilitates events and programming on the pool deck by assisting with setup and breakdown and leading activities when not on supervision duty.
• Prevents injury at the Aquatic Center by supervising pool patrons and enforcing pool rules.
• Maintains daily cleanliness of the pool deck, pool, features, and locker room area.
• Provides customer service to all aquatic complex patrons by answering questions and providing information.
• Completes daily reports.
• Attends all scheduled in-service trainings.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)
Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 15 years of age.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Obtained within 60 days from hire date)

• Current certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• Starguard Elite Lifeguard Certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position by Human Resources, per State and/or Federal Law. Upon conditional offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances within twenty-four (24) hours of the offer.

KNOWLEDGE

• Lifeguarding techniques, water rescue methods, and first aid.
• Pool rules, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Equipment and supplies used in aquatic programs.
• First aid methods and necessary safety precautions used in aquatic programming.

SKILLS

• Swim Skills (swim four laps (100 yards), tread for 1 minute without the use of hands, retrieve a brick from 12.5 feet of water)
• Providing courteous and efficient service to the public and in responding to inquiries, complaints, and requests in a fair, tactful, and firm manner.
• Monitoring pool activities and identifying potential safety hazards.
• Both verbal and written communication.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Operating basic computer programs.
• Ability to write reports and fill out forms.
• Using critical thinking and judgment while assessing situations.
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an “X”
	Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
	Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
	Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
	Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
x	Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C	F	O	R	N
Continuously	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
2/3 or more time	1/3 to 2/3 of time	Up to 1/3 time	< 1 hour per week	Never occurs

Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

Physical Demand	Brief Description	C	F	O	R	N
Standing	Communicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties	X
Sitting	Desk work				X
Walking	To other departments/offices/office equipment	X
Lifting	Supplies, files				X
Carrying	Supplies, files			X
Pushing/Pulling	File draws, tables and chairs			X
Reaching	For supplies, for files				X
Handling	Paperwork			X
Fine Dexterity	Computer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipment			X
Kneeling	Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground				X
Crouching	Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground			X
Crawling	Under equipment				X
Bending	Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground			X
Twisting	From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicles				X
Climbing	Stairs, step stool		X
Balancing	On step stool				X
Vision	Reading, computer screen, driving		X
Hearing	Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipment	X
Talking	Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone	X
Foot Controls	Driving				X
Other (Specify)

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE:
Standard office equipment such as iPad, computer, monitor, keyboard, printers, copy machines, etc. Buoyant device such as a life ring or buoy. Signaling device, whistles, flashlights, or handled radios. First aid kits. Automated External Defibrillator (AED). 

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

D

W

M

S

N

Daily

Several Times Per Week

Several Times Per Month

Seasonally

Never

Health & Safety Factors

D

W

M

S

N

Health & Safety Factors

D

W

M

S

N

Mechanical Hazards

X

Respiratory Hazards

X

Chemical Hazards

X

Extreme Temperatures

X

Electrical Hazards

X

Noise and Vibration

X

Fire Hazards

X

Wetness/Humidity

X

Explosives

X

Physical Hazards

X

Communicable Diseases

X

Physical Danger or Abuse

X

Other (Specify Below

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Equipment used during lifesaving measures; gloves, face masks, etc. when cleaning blood born pathogens or administering CPR/first aid. 

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C	F	O	R	N
Continuously	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
2/3 or more time	1/3 to 2/3 of time	Up to 1/3 time	< 1 hour per week	Never occurs
Description of Non-Physical Demands	C	F	O	R	N
Time Pressure			X
Emergency Situation		X
Frequent Change of Tasks			X
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime	X
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously		X
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team	X
Tedious or Exacting Work		X
Noisy/Distracting Environment	X
Other (Specify Below)

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:

	Office Environment
	Warehouse
	Shop
X	Recreation/Neighborhood Center
	Vehicle
X	Outdoors
	Combination of Office, Vehicle and Field/Outdoors
	Other (Specify Below)

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