What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIFEGUARDS - MORNINGS AND MID-DAY AFTERNOONS INDOOR POOL position at City of Harrisonville?
Mornings- 4:45AM-7AM
Mid-Day (7AM-12PM, 12PM-5PM)
Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including marijuana/THC) as a condition of employment with the City of Harrisonville.
General Definition of Work
Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of the aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies. You must be safety-minded and customer service oriented. You will work in a fast-paced environment and will help to monitor the pool deck and maintain safety on water slides.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Aquatics Facilities Manager
Essential Functions
- Opening and closing the pool each day according to scheduled hours.
- Supervises swimming activities at the indoor pool and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
- Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
- Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
- Evaluate conditions for safety and initiate aquatics emergency action plan as required.
- Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
- Supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment, assists with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents, and adds chemicals to pool water as directed.
- Instructs or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.
- Must be courteous and helpful to customers, staff, and public.
- Performs additional duties as required.
- Follow city and department policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be available for weekends, and some holidays.
- Applicants must be 15 years of age.
- Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test.
Special Qualifications
- Obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications from an approved organization within six months of hire.
- Certified Lifeguard training certificate.
Starting pay is $13.75 per hour.
This position is open until filled.The City of Harrisonville is an equal-opportunity employer.
Salary : $14
