What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard- Seasonal position at City of Janesville?
Objective & Relationships
CITY OF JANESVILLE DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life’s opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one’s potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of “Wisconsin’s Park Place”.
OBJECTIVE:
Under general supervision and guidance of the Head Lifeguard/Aquatics Supervisor and or Aquatics Supervisor on duty and with the guidance of the Recreation Programmer, Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of pool patrons through effective pool surveillance, scanning, rule enforcement and responding to emergencies.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Aquatics Supervisor and/or Head Lifeguard/Aquatics Supervisor; Recreation Programmer
Works with seasonal employees on a regular basis and communicates with other division employees, professional staff, pool patrons, and the public.
Individual will work at both Rockport and Palmer Pools.
Supervises: Has no regular supervisory duties.
The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life’s opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one’s potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of “Wisconsin’s Park Place”.
OBJECTIVE:
Under general supervision and guidance of the Head Lifeguard/Aquatics Supervisor and or Aquatics Supervisor on duty and with the guidance of the Recreation Programmer, Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of pool patrons through effective pool surveillance, scanning, rule enforcement and responding to emergencies.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Aquatics Supervisor and/or Head Lifeguard/Aquatics Supervisor; Recreation Programmer
Works with seasonal employees on a regular basis and communicates with other division employees, professional staff, pool patrons, and the public.
Individual will work at both Rockport and Palmer Pools.
Supervises: Has no regular supervisory duties.
Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Maintains a presence with proper guard apparel and equipment.
- Provides for safety of the public by maintaining an alert and ready position while actively scanning and is prepared to act in an emergency.
- Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in identified zones.
- Understands and able to demonstrate proper water safety principles.
- Provides the correct emergency response care and treatment.
- Follows proper guard rotation procedures.
- Ensures rule enforcement in a polite, firm, and consistent manner.
- Follows and enforces the policies and procedures outlined in the Aquatics Manual.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of the facility’s Emergency Action Plan.
- Evaluates swimmer competency during daily deep-water tests and records status.
- Attends and participates in all mandatory staff and facility trainings.
- Completes all daily and assigned cleaning tasks.
- Follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures; reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor; reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible; follows recognized safe work practices.
- Performs other special projects and other job duties as assigned or required during regular and non-business hours.
- All employees may be assigned by the City Manager or their designee to perform duties and assume responsibilities that are outside the scope of their work duties when the City Manager has declared a City disaster or the City Emergency Operations Center has been initiated.
- Report issues to Head Guard/Supervisor and or Aquatics Supervisor (on duty) and assists in writing Problem Reports.
- Log appropriate training and in-service hours.
- Perform a daily facility safety check and reports any hazards or issues to Head Guard/Aquatics Supervisor on duty.
- Assist with maintenance, cleaning and general care of facility, pool deck, locker rooms and equipment.
- Ensure safety protocols are followed.
- Assists with pool activities and concession stand when needed.
- May be required to teach swimming lessons upon receiving in-house training.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Position Requirements/Qualifications
The requirements listed below are necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
- Must be 15 years of age or older.
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification with First Aid, CPR/AED required and/or willing to obtain.
For successful performance in this position, the incumbent must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors.
Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of water safety principles
- Providing necessary emergency care within the scope of the ARC Lifeguarding certificate.
- Organizational and time management skills to prioritize duties and accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
- Exceptional communication skills, paired with a strong customer service background, and effective interpersonal skills.
- Collaboration skills to effectively work with others to achieve common goals through communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- Ability to be motivated, dependable, vigilant, patient, and able to maintain discipline and a safe swimming environment for the public.
- Ability to follow city/department/division policies, work independently, and make sound decisions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in verbal and written form and to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees, department professionals, staff, customers, and the public.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
- Ability to understand, follow and perform duties as required of an Emergency Action Plan and to swim 500 yards.
- Ability to be a positive and professional at all times, and address customer concerns in a helpful, courteous manner.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report all unsafe activities or conditions to supervisor.
- Ability to make decisions according to applicable laws, regulations, established procedures, and the directives of the City Manager and City Council.
- Ability to learn and apply new technology and computerized systems/building systems in order to detect and diagnose operational problems and maintenance needs.
- Ability to comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report all unsafe activities or conditions to supervisor.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City appointed and elected officials, Department, Division, and Office heads, City employees, consultants, developers, architects, engineers, realtors, surveyors, community interest groups, other governmental agencies, and the general public.
- Exhibit exceptional professionalism, tact, and decorum in all areas of work duties.
- Strong ethics base built upon integrity, honesty, initiative, and respect; maintain strict confidentiality.
- Interact positively with a diverse group of individuals, and work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
- Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment.
- Conduct all business and working relationships in an accurate, fair, equitable and highly ethical manner.
- Work with the public in a fair and consistent manner, maintaining objectivity and excluding personal bias while performing job duties
- Reliable, timely, and proactive in the completion of duties, meeting deadlines and responding to inquiries.
- Work with others in a positive and supportive manner to solve problems, generate ideas, and accomplish division and City goals.
Supplemental Information
Equipment used includes, but not limited to whistle, rescue tube, backboard, AED, first aid/CPR supplies.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL FACTORS:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must have the physical ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.- Work will take place in an outdoor environment and varying types of weather, including possibility of high heat and humidity and cold air and chilly water.
- Working conditions involve occasional exposure to dirt, dust, and moisture.
- Perform various activities, which may include, but not limited to: Semi-reaching to full-reach overhead, crouching, kneeling, bending, twisting, turning, and lying on stomach and/or back.
- Must be able to sit or stand and move for long periods of time.
- See and observe all sections of an assigned area of responsibility.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position, or is responsive to the needs of the City of Janesville.
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.
The City of Janesville, Wisconsin, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
