P/T Seasonal Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

**P/T Seasonal Lifeguard positions for approximately 20 hours per week** **This position is NOT eligible for Veteran's Preference as NO benefits are offered for this position** Monitors activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provides assistance to swimmers by performing the following dutiesESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Maintains order in swimming areas.
2. Gives swimming instructions.
3. Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas.
4. Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid.
5. Inspects facilities for cleanliness and safe equipment/facility operation.
6. Cleans and refills swimming pool.
7. Determines chlorine content and pH value of water with water testing kit.
8.Conducts or officiates swimming meets.
9. Provides support for department special events before, during, and after the event in the areas and for functions relative to essential job duties and/or otherwise assigned.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Less than high school education; or six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
First Aid & CPR
Lifeguard certification
Water Safety Instructor certification (required for lifeguards teaching swim lessons)

Requirements for Lifeguard training and certification:
For those without a current lifeguard certification, please review the attached link for information about the training program criteria
Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course SummaryCompetency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness.
• Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Accepts feedback from others; Displays passion and optimism.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Responds well to questions.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:
No Computer skills needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:
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 regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions and extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; Occasional exposure to a loud environment that can be expected at concerts, events, and projects.

Physical Demands:
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.

The employee must regularly participate in swimming practice/laps, in-service trainings, and pass all certified lifeguard rescue skills. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds (with assistance). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and climb or balance.

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