What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIFEGUARD IN TRAINING position at City of Bullhead, AZ?
Salary : $14.85 Hourly
Location : Bullhead City, AZ
Job Type : Part-time
Job Number : 2025-00370
Department : Public Works
Division : Recreation
Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 24 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Arizona
STATEMENT OF THE JOB
The position may consist of working in the capacity as a Lifeguard performing duties associated with the City's Recreation Program. Position protects the life and well being of each person using the aquatic facility and practices preventative life guarding, be familiar with areas of concern, and minimize dangers. Public Relations is a major part of this position's responsibilities. This is a part time position with no guaranteed number of work hours and consists of a 29-hour work week maximum.
- Minimum age requirement is 15 years of age or older .
NOTE : First application review will take place 2 weeks after the posting date, additional applications will only be reviewed if necessary to obtain a sufficient applicant pool.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE / LICENSING & TRAINING
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :
High School Diploma or GED required unless currently enrolled in an accredited school with six months experience in a recreational program or any combination of education, training and experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Prefer experience associated with recreational activities, rules and regulations, and programs of the City's Recreation Program and dealing with all ages of the general public.
LICENSING & TRAINING :
Lifeguard positions require candidates to undergo specialized assessment skills testing. Applicants must hold or be able to obtain certification in American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard Training.
For those applicants not currently certified, the Recreation Division will contact applicants to provide a Parent / Legal Guardian Consent form, which must be completed by the minor / participant's parent or legal guardian. Additionally, applicants must successfully complete the Recreation Division's in-house Lifeguard Training Courses and accompanying test(s).
Please note that applicants who do not meet the listed requirements will not be eligible for an interview.
CURRENT LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSES / TEST(S) and REQUIREMENTS :
a. Parent / Legal Guardian's Consent Form : Coordinated / Provided to Applicant through the Recreation Division
b. Online Training Course : Coordinated / Conducted through the Recreation Division
c. In-Person Training Course : Coordinated / Conducted through the Recreation Division
d. Candidate Interview : Coordinated / Conducted through the Recreation Division
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
KNOWLEDGE O F :
ABILITY T O :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMA NDS :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to handle and feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, walk, sit and talk or hear. Employee may be required to lift and / or move up to 40 pounds. Requires visual acuity and the ability to adjust focus, read printed materials and computer screens. Specific hearing abilities include ability to hear sirens and whistles, hold conversation with others by telephone, in person, and over radio equipment.
WORK ENVIRONM ENT :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a variety of weather conditions, including extremely hot weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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The following supplemental questions will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and will determine your eligibility for further consideration. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, partial information, or answering a question with "See resume / application" will result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
Which best describes your highest level of education?
This position requires a minimum age of 15. Are you age 15 years or older?
Do you have the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme hot / humid and extreme cold temperatures?
This is an unclassified (PART TIME) position with a 29 hour work week maximum and may work some weekends and holidays on occasion. If selected, are you able to work this type of schedule?
This is a Safety Sensitive position which will be subject to random drug testing for unlawful substances per City regulations. If chosen for this position, I understand and adhere to the rules and regulations that are included in a Safety Sensitive Position with the City of Bullhead?
This position requires that you obtain a Lifeguard / CPR certification. Do you currently possess a Lifeguard / CPR certification or have the ability to obtain one?
I understand that all communication regarding this position will be sent via email and that it is my responsibility to monitor my email. Human Resources will not be responsible for unread emails.
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