What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at City of Stevens Point?
The Lifeguard’s primary responsibility is to provide a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for each customer while attending the Donald Copps Municipal Pool and Waterslide. The Lifeguard will provide a positive image of the City aquatic program by attentive, conscientious, and courteous behavior on the job.
Lifeguards report to the Head Guard and Recreation Supervisors.
Season – Mid-May to Late August
Lifeguards report to the Head Guard and Recreation Supervisors.
Season – Mid-May to Late August
- Ensure public safety, maintain order in all pool areas, bathhouses, restrooms, shower rooms, deck, pool, grassy areas, and concession stand.
- Watch swimmers through safe scanning practice and perform rescue/assists as necessary.
- Warn customers against unsafe practices.
- Enforce pool/waterslide rules and regulations, conduct work in a safe manner and adhere to all safety policies.
- Perform assigned cleaning responsibilities.
- Complete injury report forms, rescue forms, and vandalism/discipline forms, as appropriate.
- Perform first aid, CPR/AED as required
- Perform daily inspection of rescue equipment.
- Perform appropriate guard rotation/changes.
- Knowledge of the location and use of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Knowledge of the proper facility procedures for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Maintain proper lifeguard protocols and attire as outlined in the employee manual.
- Other tasks as required.
- Ability to demonstrate good public relations skills.
- Ability to get along and work with fellow employees.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends as required.
- Ability to read/write and follow verbal and written directions.
- Must have a current First Aid Certification, Professional/Community CPR Certification, Lifeguard Training Certification, Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification preferred but not required.
- Ability to work in cold, rain, heat, sun, and wet conditions.
- Ability to bend, twist, and squat occasionally for 4-10 hours per day and lift 50-100 pounds.
- Must be able to continuously walk or stand for 4-10 hours.
Salary : $17
