What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal - Lifeguard / Swim Instructor position at City of Appleton?
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for supervision of assigned facility during work hours (including, but not limited to, security, cleanliness, and safety).
- Safety and direct supervision of patrons during all swim programming.
- Coordination and planning of program related activities and events.
- Instruct and/ or support various levels of swim lessons teaching swimming, diving, and water safety skills.
- Encourage children to participate in activities through positive reinforcement.
- Serve as a positive role model to the participants.
- Continually train on emergency action plans, including by not limited to roles and responsibilities, rescue skills, and CPR and AED use.
- Respond to emergency situations, following established emergency protocols.
- Complete necessary paperwork specific to job responsibilities (attendance forms, accident/incident report forms, facility checklists, etc.).
- Supervise special events held at assigned facility.
- Perform set-up and take-down of program related equipment.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
- Be at the facility, in uniform and ready to work, at the designated start of the work shift.
- Maintain upkeep and inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Perform facility maintenance duties as determined by the pool management staff, Facilities Personnel and Recreation Supervisor.
- Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationship with fellow staff members, management staff, volunteers, and the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
- Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
- Work closely with the Parks and Recreation Department staff to ensure all department and City of Appleton rules, policies, and procedures are observed and enforced.
- Report directly to and perform any other duties as assigned by pool management staff.
- Current Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and AED certifications.
- Physically capable of performing and demonstrating program related activities.
- Ability and/ or experience to work with varied age groups, including children.
- Ability to take direction.
- Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
- Able to work duration of the program as assigned by supervisor.
- Shall wear Parks and Recreation staff uniform per the City of Appleton dress code.
Minimum Age: 15 years old
Employment Season: Year- round
Work Location: East and West (Jan- April, Sept- Nov); Erb and Mead (June- Aug)
Pay Grade: 3
Salary : $15 - $17
