What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-A Lifeguard (1/2025) position at City of Prattville?
This position is responsible for assisting in maintaining a safe aquatic environment and helping with the operation and maintenance of the swimming pool. Successful performance in this position contributes to an efficient and safe aquatic environment for the public. FLSA status is Non-Exempt.The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or logical assignments for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions in this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for this particular position.
LIFEGUARD DUTIES (70%)
Lifeguarding during open pool times, swim lessons, and special events.
POOL DUTIES (20%)
Teaching assigned classes.
MAINTENANCE DUTIES (10%)
Maintenance of the pool.
Maintaining the locker room and restroom areas.
Maintaining the deck area.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.Must be fifteen (15) years of age or older.
Must possess a current Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate at the time the application is completed.
Must have a current CPR certification. (Applicants may apply with the intention of obtaining this certification, however, your application will not be considered for review until the certification is received in the Human Resources Department.)
Experience as a lifeguard preferred.The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. The following list was developed through job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned.
Job duties are typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. Employees occasionally lift light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
Job duties are typically outdoors, occasionally in extremely hot weather. Employees are exposed to noise, dust, dirt, and irritating chemicals.
Job duties may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
Job duties require the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Job duties require the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear.
Job candidates must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress.
Job duties require regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
City of Prattville employees are required to obtain knowledge of the City of Prattville Policies and Procedures, and knowledge of their specific department rules, policies, and procedures. This job description does not necessarily include all the duties which may be required of individual employees in the classification. Job descriptions may be revised as needed.
Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
Knowledge of city operations, policies, programs, and personnel.
Knowledge of first aid.
Knowledge of CPR.
Knowledge of life-saving procedures.
Skill in swimming.
Skill in the provision of customer services.
Skill in oral communication.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in problem-solving.
Ability to work under pressure.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Must provide proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
Willing to work overtime.
Willing to cooperate with the workload of the department.
Willing to attend continuing education courses.
Must submit to drug screenings for this safety sensitive position.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
EEOC COMMITMENT:
The City of Prattville is committed to maintaining equal employment opportunity by considering job applicants and employees for hiring and advancement on the basis of job-pertinent individual differences and not on the basis of extraneous factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as current or former uniformed service member, or any other classifications protected by law.
LIFEGUARD DUTIES (70%)
Lifeguarding during open pool times, swim lessons, and special events.
POOL DUTIES (20%)
Teaching assigned classes.
MAINTENANCE DUTIES (10%)
Maintenance of the pool.
Maintaining the locker room and restroom areas.
Maintaining the deck area.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.Must be fifteen (15) years of age or older.
Must possess a current Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate at the time the application is completed.
Must have a current CPR certification. (Applicants may apply with the intention of obtaining this certification, however, your application will not be considered for review until the certification is received in the Human Resources Department.)
Experience as a lifeguard preferred.The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. The following list was developed through job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned.
Job duties are typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. Employees occasionally lift light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
Job duties are typically outdoors, occasionally in extremely hot weather. Employees are exposed to noise, dust, dirt, and irritating chemicals.
Job duties may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
Job duties require the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Job duties require the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear.
Job candidates must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress.
Job duties require regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
City of Prattville employees are required to obtain knowledge of the City of Prattville Policies and Procedures, and knowledge of their specific department rules, policies, and procedures. This job description does not necessarily include all the duties which may be required of individual employees in the classification. Job descriptions may be revised as needed.
Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
Knowledge of city operations, policies, programs, and personnel.
Knowledge of first aid.
Knowledge of CPR.
Knowledge of life-saving procedures.
Skill in swimming.
Skill in the provision of customer services.
Skill in oral communication.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in problem-solving.
Ability to work under pressure.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Must provide proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
Willing to work overtime.
Willing to cooperate with the workload of the department.
Willing to attend continuing education courses.
Must submit to drug screenings for this safety sensitive position.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
EEOC COMMITMENT:
The City of Prattville is committed to maintaining equal employment opportunity by considering job applicants and employees for hiring and advancement on the basis of job-pertinent individual differences and not on the basis of extraneous factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as current or former uniformed service member, or any other classifications protected by law.
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