What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pools Lifeguard position at City of Boulder, CO?
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Application Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Compensation Details:
Full Pay Range
15.57 - 20.05
Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a part-time hourly position.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
10
Benefit Eligibility Group:
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Employee Benefit Eligibility
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Job Description Summary:
Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of the swimming pool environment and must closely monitor and potentially rescue swimmers. They provide customer service to visiting patrons and exercise mature judgment and decision-making skills while on-duty.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor activities of patrons in the water and on deck to minimize the possibility of patron injury.
- Educate, explain and enforce facility regulations, policies, and procedures to patrons.
- Prevent accidents; remain calm in emergency situations; work with little or no supervision.
- The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and facility guests.
- Administer emergency care to patrons in need of assistance in and out of the water.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach toward cleanliness and facility maintenance.
- Perform basic front office and customer service duties.
- Attend all mandatory pre-season and monthly in-service trainings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 15 years of age as is the requirement to obtain required certifications.
- Possess strong communication skills.
- Must be able to swim 300 yards, retrieve a 10lb brick from the bottom in 10 feet, and tread water for two minutes with no hands.
- All Lifeguards are required to demonstrate life-saving skills and water competency prior to employment, Lifeguards may be tested at any time during their employment.
- Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Administering Emergency Oxygen certification (or equivalent training),
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Current American Red Cross certifications (or equivalent) in Lifeguarding, or successful completion prior to starting employment.
- Current American Red Cross certifications (or equivalent) in First Aid, or successful completion prior to starting employment.
- Current American Red Cross certifications (or equivalent) in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, or successful completion prior to starting employment.
SUPERVISION
Supervision Received: Water Safety Supervisor
Supervision Exercised: None
WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Enjoy an outdoor environment with variable weather conditions, including sitting/standing in the hot sun for long periods of time (summer months).
- May work early mornings, nights and weekends
- May be asked to work holidays or special event
Additional Job Description:
Last updated: June 2024
The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to riskmanagement@bouldercolorado.gov.
