What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at CITY OF BONNER SPRINGS?
Job Details
Description
General Definition of Work
Under supervision of the Aquatic Coordinator or their Designee, is responsible for the overall daily operation of the Bonner Springs Aquatic Park. The Lifeguard is responsible for the supervision of pool patrons, maintaining training standards, daily pool maintenance and operational activities, and record keeping. This position maintains and improves facilities and programs, while creating and maintaining public awareness, resolving staff and patron issues.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
- Ensure the safety of the pool patrons by enforcing the established pool rules and responding to emergencies when they arise.
- Administer First Aid or CPR when needed and report all serious accidents to the Pool Manager or Aquatics Supervisor.
- Complete necessary paperwork at the conclusion of all rescues and accidents.
- Attend all scheduled shifts and lifeguard in service meetings.
- Rule enforcement.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques. Prepare routine administrative paperwork. Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures. Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions. Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
Education and Experience
Must be at least 15 years old or older.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit; reach with hands and fingers, handle or feel, talk or hear. The employee will occasionally climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to perform first aid, CPR, and in water and out of water rescues as required.
Special Requirements
Must successfully pass a fingerprint based background check.
Obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard, Waterpark and Bloodbourne Pathogen certification.