Lifeguard/Head Lifeguard

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT https://selfservice.murraycity.org/ess

Murray City is now accepting applications for

LIFEGUARDS AND HEAD LIFEGUARDS

The Murray Park Center has openings available for responsible, mature, team players to join our staff. You may apply online or in person at the Park Center or Human Resource office.

*ALL WATER POSITIONS WILL APPLY FOR LIFEGUARD AND YOUR SKILL LEVEL WILL BE ASSESSED AT THAT TIME*

LIFEGUARDS:

Pay Rate: $14 - $18 hourly

Flexible daytime availability between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Supervises swimmers in the pool and on decks. Oversees patron's swimming ability and provides monitoring.
• Enforces rules and regulations of the pools. Reports safety issues and hazards to appropriate personnel.
• Provides first aid, CPR, and assistance in and out of the water as necessary; handles emergencies as required.
• Prepares records, accident reports, and other administrative paperwork.
• Maintains clean environment; performs janitorial duties as required or assigned to include body fluid cleanup, sanitizing area, and light housekeeping.
• Assists with scheduled programs (Aqua Fit, swim lessons, water polo, etc.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Must possess American Red Cross Lifeguard training certification or be willing to obtain certification before start date.
• Must possess American Red Cross certification in Basic First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• Ability to pass a Center prepared water test.

HEAD LIFEGUARDS:

Pay Rate: $16 - $21 hourly

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Performs all lifeguard responsibilities including monitoring pool activities, applying first aid, and performing water rescues as necessary.
• Ensures swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on decks. Fills in for lifeguards as necessary.
• Orients new lifeguards to job duties and responsibilities. Ensures all lifeguards are current on their training and certifications.
• Schedules, coordinates, and conducts in-service training. Ensures lifeguards are fully competent in first aid, CPR, and all water rescue techniques.
• Assists with scheduling of lifeguards to ensure that adequate coverage of pool areas are maintained during operating hours.
• Ensures lifeguards perform in accordance with established safety regulations and policies.
• Keeps management well informed of pool maintenance needs including cleaning, chemical adjustments, and repairs.
• Ensures aquatic programs are occurring as desired and assists with the overall management of swimming events.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be high school graduate or equivalent.
• Two (2) years paid lifeguard experience or previous lifeguard supervisory experience.
• Must possess American Red Cross Lifeguard training certification or be willing to obtain certification before start date.
• Must possess American Red Cross certification in Community First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer or be willing to obtain certification before start date.
• Must possess American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification or be willing to obtain certification before start date.
• Ability to pass a Center prepared water test.

Application Instructions: Applicants must complete a Murray City employment application online at https://selfservice.murraycity.org/ess/ or in person at the Park Center at 202 East Murray Park Avenue or in the Murray City Human Resource office at 10 East 4800 South.

Note: In the interest of workplace and public safety, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body. A background check is conducted if the candidate is over 18 years of age.

Murray City is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $18