What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Lifeguard position at City of South St. Paul?
Lifeguards perform routine to skilled technical work monitoring pool patrons and activities to ensure a safe and fun environment for participants. This is a seasonal position and hours of work will vary. Evening and weekend hours are to be expected.
The job duties and/or essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Ensure care and safety of all patrons of the pool
- Enforcement of pool safety policies and procedures
- Detect and respond to pool emergencies, including water rescue and administration of first aid
- Cleaning of locker rooms, pool area, and pool equipment
- Assist in providing direction to patrons in the event of an emergency
- Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required
Age 15 or older; Current certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR or ability to obtain prior to start
Have appropriate certification and skill to monitor and respond to pool incidents, including water rescue and first aid. Knowledge and ability to express directions, demonstrate skills, and communicate with patrons and co-workers. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions. The ability to perform the following work tasks with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to promote a fun and positive atmosphere for patrons
- Ability to effectively deal with pool and/or patron disciplinary issues in accordance with establish procedures
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patrons and co-workers
- Ability to be flexible with work hours, work independently, and complete job tasks as assigned
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Work Environment/Physical Job Requirements: Employee is required to frequently to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands and fingers dexterously, reach with hands and arms; intermittently sits, stoops, kneels and/or crouches. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Exposure to inside environmental conditions, including wet floors, outside environmental conditions in a variety of weather conditions, and exposure to noise.
Salary : $16 - $18
