What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIFEGUARD position at PUEBLO WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT?
Job Details
Description
Applications will be accepted online from March 10, 2025 until April 10, 2025 at the website address https://pueblowestmetro.com/172/Job-Opportunities
First review of applications will happen by April 14th.
Please note: Incomplete applications cannot be considered. You will know you have completed the application when it has requested your signature.
Job Summary
Performs a variety of tasks under the guidance of the Parks & Recreation Director in order to create and maintain a clean and safe environment for community members to swim. Supervises swimming lessons for groups of kids under the guidelines outlined in the curriculum provided.
Essential Job Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Be advocates promoting health and safety in the workplace.
- Observes and assists users of public swimming pool and facility. Enforces pool rules and regulations
- To prevent drowning, injuries or accidents. Rescues and assists swimmers when necessary and administers emergency services, assistance to the side, backboarding, CPR, and first aid when applicable. Monitors all areas of pool areas and reacts proactively to prevent accidents and incidents.
- Inspects facilities for cleanliness; assists in daily maintenance of the swimming pool, locker room, and deck cleaning. Monitors pool water chemistry through testing of water samples. Fills out all necessary paperwork including attendance and chemical logs, incident reports, participant certificates, and other paperwork as necessary.
- Assists with opening and closing procedures. Takes care of equipment and stores equipment properly. Attends and contributes at in-service training, skills practice sessions and meetings. Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Uses all required safety equipment.
- Teaches swimming lessons according to a prescribed routine and curriculum. Tests program participants for swimming level skills; passes participants for participation in more advanced classes.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- The incumbent is responsible for effectively managing his or her workload to achieve departmental goals. Assures that responsibilities are performed in compliance with federal and state regulations, Pueblo West Metropolitan District policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of information consistent with applicable federal, state and county rules and regulations. The incumbent may confer with employees, supervisory, and administrative personnel regarding departmental policies and procedures. Advises applicable administrators or departments of potential problems or concerns. The incumbent assists in recommending and implementing modifications to systems, policies and procedures.
Knowledge
- Knowledge about water conditions at aquatic facilities or other equivalent places.
- Familiarity with protocols, operating procedures, and safety policies.
- Familiar with methods and techniques of providing on-site emergency medical services.
Skills
- Can clearly communicate information to a variety of people and age groups.
- Swimming proficiency and comfort in all water conditions.
Abilities
- The ability to adjust programs as necessary to ensure the safety of visitors and other staff members.
- Good judgement and evaluation on evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities and assessing what threats can present to their safety.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.)
Required Education/Certifications Required
- Must have a current and valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training.
- CPR/AED as a Professional Rescuer.
- First Aid or equivalent training.
- All certifications must be maintained the term of employment.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
- The employee will work a variety of hours including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Employees exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
Special Requirements
- Must provide hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and any other outdoor safety gear not supplied by the district.
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, swim, walk, and talk or hear.
- The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud.
Other Duties
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This position is considered a safety-sensitive position and will be subject to monthly random drug and alcohol screening
Pueblo West Metropolitan District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $15 - $18
