Seasonal Lifeguard

VACANCY: MAUI AND MOLOKAI

Performs duties at a swimming pool to protect life, prevent accidents, and assist persons in distress; enforces pool safety regulations; provides water safety instructions; maintains pool and pool area; and performs other related duties as required.The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class.  The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

• Watches over patrons at a public swimming pool to protect life and prevent accidents;
• Rescues swimmers and assists others in distress;
• Provides first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as necessary;
• Recognizes when ill or injured persons require professional medical care;
• Enforces safety regulations and takes corrective action to ensure the safety of patrons;
• Warns parents or responsible adults not to leave young children unattended;
• As required, prepares daily log and reports describing accidents, first aid given, drowning or near drowning and other unusual occurrences
• Participates in the coordination, set up and implementation of aquatic oriented programs as directed;
• Maintains water quality standards and keeps a daily record of all information;
• Operates all machinery of the manual and automatic circulation/filtration system;
• Maintains proper chemical standards through the use of the automated chemical feed system, and makes adjustments when needed;
• Maintains the proper storage and usage of hazardous chemicals, utilizing appropriate safety equipment as required;
• Maintains pool, pool deck, buildings, locker rooms, spectator areas and walkways, and all surrounding areas to assure a safe, healthful environment;
• Attends in-service training classes;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

A current American Red Cross (ARC) Community First Aid & Safety Certificate or ARC Standard First Aid Certificate; and a current ARC Lifeguard Training Certificate; and a current ARC Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate; OR a current ARC Lifeguarding (including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen Certificate; and possession of a valid motor driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).  (Submit or attach copies of certificates and driver's license at the time of application.)

Salary : $20