Lifeguard I - On The Job Training (Casual)

Basic Function

The Lifeguard training program is designed to provide instruction and on-the-job training for individuals selected into the program. The Program will be advertised externally; those considered for the program will be interviewed and are required to pass the swimproficiency test prior to being placed into the program. A maximum of ten (10) individuals will be selected to participate in the training program.
The program will consist of initial training for: Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, and Waterpark Lifeguarding. The Borough will pay all associated training costs. Program participants will be hired by the Borough and paid $ 16.00/hr. while attending training, which will last approximately six weeks.
Program participants who do not satisfactorily complete the training or do not obtain required certifications will be dropped from the program and terminated from employment with the Borough. Program participants who successfully complete all required certifications will be hired as a casual (temporary) employee and will be assigned to work with other trained staff to complete a new-hire checklist. Trainees may be assigned to different swimming pools as needed.
A program participant who completes a minimum of six 6) months employment (from date of training completion) and has a satisfactory performance evaluation, will be eligible for a retention bonus.

SALARY: DuringTraining $16.00/hr
After Training $19.40/hr
REPORTS TO: Aquatics Manager
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

Typical Duties

1. Enforce safety rules in a polite but consistent manner.
2. Present aquatic instructional programs to a wide variety of community members, using a prepared lesson plan.
3. Perform lifesaving and first aid procedures as appropriate for the situation.
4. Provide routine clean-up, sanitizing, and general maintenance in pool and locker room areas.
5. Perform chlorine and PH water testing document according to the test schedule
6. Provide office support including cash handling activities, make change and operate a credit card machine.
7. Operate the cash register with a point of sale, checking in patrons, selling passes, creating accounts and keeping a tally sheet of users in the building.

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Eighteen years of age at time of employment.
2. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Applicant must have good communication skills with the ability to deal with public in a pleasant, tactful, and courteous manner.
2. Able to operate a point-of-sale computer system.
OTHER
1. This position requires a criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting.
2. Must pass a swimming proficiency test.
3. Must attend all training sessions, pass all water tests and written exam to receive Lifeguard/Standard First aid/ Water Park training and CPR certification as recognized by the American Red Cross.

Additional Information

JOB CONTACTS:
Ordinary business contact with employees in own division and continuous, routine public contact.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Does not supervise; performs mostly routine duties with a few minor problems that must be resolved on own initiative with little immediate supervision; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require minimal effort to recover.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
A recreation facility where conditions are pleasant; good, clean conditions with minor 18.84accident probability; requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing or pulling (26-50 lbs.). Is expected to spend a considerable amount of time in treated pool water conducting swimming lessons.
This position falls under the Borough’s Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Program as it is reasonably anticipated that infrequent exposure to blood or other bodily fluids may occur while performing some job duties.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $16.00 - $19.40 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $19