Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor

Join the City of Gering’s Pool as a Lifeguard, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all visitors. We are seeking responsible and vigilant individuals to monitor pool activities, enforce safety rules, and respond swiftly to emergencies while providing a welcoming and enjoyable experience for guests.

To Apply: please submit your application via email or in person.

Applications can be found at https://www.gering.org/careers

Job Summary:

Performs routine public contact and safety work in teaching swimming lessons and serving as a lifeguard. Ensures the safety of patrons by enforcing pool rules, responding to emergencies, and maintaining a clean and secure aquatic facility.

Essential Functions:

· Teaches swimming lessons according to established curriculum and routines.

· Evaluates participants' swimming skills and determines appropriate class placement.

· Monitors the pool and surrounding area to ensure a safe environment for patrons.

· Enforces pool safety rules and regulations effectively and professionally.

· Patrols the swimming pool area and responds to emergencies as needed.

· Assists in organizing and implementing aquatic programs and competitions.

· Performs miscellaneous duties such as answering phones, assisting with event setup, and providing general customer service.

· Responds to public inquiries regarding aquatics programs and policies.

· Maintains accurate records related to aquatics programs, participant progress, and pool maintenance.

· Assists with routine pool maintenance, including monitoring and adjusting pool water chemistry and filtration systems.

· Understands and follows oral and written instructions.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Education and Experience:

· High school student or graduate preferred.

· Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job functions

2. Necessary Knowledge and Skills:

· Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks.

· Knowledge of aquatic facility operations, safety procedures, and teaching methods.

· Skill in performing First Aid and CPR.

· Strong swimming ability and proficiency in lifesaving techniques.

· Ability to effectively teach swimming lessons to diverse age groups and skill levels.

· Ability to enforce safety and health regulations.

· Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.

· Alert and safety conscious, exercising caution and sound judgment.

3. Special Requirements:

· Must possess a valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain before start of season.

· Must possess a valid Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate or ability to obtain before start of season.

· Minimum age requirement of 15.

Tools & Equipment Used:

· Pool maintenance tools.

· First Aid and lifesaving equipment.

· Phone and communication devices.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands outlined here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

· Manual dexterity required for operating various equipment.

· Regularly required to swim, walk, sit, reach, talk, and hear.

· Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

· Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

· Vision abilities: Close, distant, color, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

· Work is primarily performed outdoors in an aquatic facility setting.

· Exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and sunlight.

· Occasional exposure to pool chemicals and cleaning agents.

· Noise levels may be moderate to loud.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed for individuals with this job title. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: $14.50 - $17.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18