Lifeguard (53670)

The City of Wentzville is seeking candidates interested in joining our Parks and Recreation team. Wentzville is one of the fastest-growing communities in the state. Come grow with us!

Under direct supervision, a Lifeguard is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities. This position ensures the safety of patrons, enforces policies and procedures, and may lead swimming lessons and other aquatic programs. We are seeking enthusiastic and responsible individuals dedicated to providing a positive and safe experience for all visitors.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide respectful, professional, and positive service in all interactions with co-workers, internal and external customers, community members, and the public.
• Maintain a positive and productive work environment, ensuring compliance with the policies, procedures, goals, and objectives of the City/Organization, Department, and Division.
• Proactively work to prevent accidents and eliminate hazards in and around the pool and deck areas to provide an enjoyable experience for the public.
• Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, administering first aid and other appropriate care.
• Vigilantly monitor designated pool zones and address behavioral infractions or safety concerns promptly and professionally.
• Enforce pool rules and regulations consistently and fairly.
• Maintain accurate records of pool usage, incidents, and chemical readings (if applicable).
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning the pool deck, emptying trash receptacles, and organizing equipment.
  
  

The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities, excellent benefits, and flexibility.

This is a part-time position, not to exceed an average of 29 hours per week.

This job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received.

Job Qualifications Education, experience, and training that are required or desirable in order to effectively perform the job at the time of hire. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.

• Lifeguard certification required by opening of pools to public.
• Prior experience as a lifeguard desired.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position.

• Knowledge of pool operation guidelines and principles.
• Knowledge of pool chemicals.
• Knowledge of water rescue techniques.
• Skill in decision-making and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions.
• Ability to use good judgment and think quickly and rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty.
  
  

Work Environment Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the duties of this job.

• Primarily an outdoor work environment.
• Exposed to inclement weather and, at times, extreme heat.
• Exposed to loud noise and irritating chemicals.
  
  

Physical Abilities The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for significant periods of time.
• Must be able to speak and hear clearly.
• Must have clarity of vision and the ability to adjust focus, judge distance and spatial relationships, and identify and distinguish colors.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must work cooperatively as a part of a team and work alone at times.