What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at the Rockford Park District?

Title	Lifeguard
Department	Aquatics
Status	Seasonal
Work Location	Alpine Pool, Harkins Pool, Sand Park Pool (may be required to work at all multiple locations)
Reports To	Lifeguard Supervisors & Facility Managers
Wage	$17/hour
Position Description	Perform lifeguard duties, supervision and constant surveillance of swimmers and guests during all facility hours and special events

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT VISION, MISSION AND LEADERSHIP BY VALUES
Agency Vision	To be the best urban parks and recreation system in North America, as measured by national standards and the citizens we serve.
Agency Mission	The Rockford Park District is in business to “help people enjoy life” by providing a quality park and recreation system.
Vision & Planning System	The District aligns itself and all its resources to achieve its purpose, vision, mission, and priorities. This successfully drives the strategic plan, operational plans, and performance goals.
Policy Management & Operations System	Every team member serves as an active contributor in the development of the team’s operational plan; develops job strategies and plans that support the team’s operational goals; identifies timetables for completion; plans daily work activities in an organized manner ensuring effective utilization of time and resources in the completion of job tasks.
Leadership by Values System	Leadership by Values can only be achieved if all team members believe in and live by these shared values: accountability, integrity, passion, agility, relationship oriented, results driven, service oriented, respectful, and innovative. While all team members share these essential values, our culture is enriched by and welcomes the diverse supporting values of its team members.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement	The Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.

RELATIONSHIPS TO RESULTS CULTURE
Definition	Sustained by long-term, positive, exceptional relationships with stakeholders and team members as our hallmark of success.

ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL COMMITMENT
Definition	To work together to achieve the mission, vision, and shared values of the Rockford Park District.
Connectedness	Departments are truly interconnected to support the mission and vision of the Rockford Park District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Perform lifeguard duties, supervision and constant surveillance of swimmers and guests during all facility hours and special events.
Enforces the rules and regulations and renders appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary while educating and informing patrons of the purpose and need for rules and regulations.
Advises lifeguard supervisor/facility managers of unsafe and unsanitary conditions and prevents, anticipates, and responds to aquatic incidents.
Knowledge of facility emergency procedures.
Handles a large volume of people
Participates in the organization and implementation of daily and special aquatic activities.
Assists guests in a polite and expedient manner.
Performs daily routine chores, maintenance and clean-up of the facility to ensure neat and orderly appearance.
Communicates daily with guests on a one-to-one basis in a professional, courteous manner, and is familiar with the District's Quality Assurance Statement.
Maintains a high level of professionalism at all times.
Works unusual hours, including late nights, weekends and all holidays in a fast paced atmosphere. Ability to perform on-going in-service training as required by the manager/supervisor. This may include but is not limited to real life scenarios, fitness training, and daily vigilance awareness training (VAT).
Be able to demonstrate skills to a test-ready level.
Assists other departments on an as-needed basis. May be asked to rotate to other facilities (Sand Park Pool, Alpine Pool, Harkins Pool).
Is responsible for conducting oneself in a safe and proper manner and adhering to all safety guidelines, policies and procedures that have been implemented by the Aquatics Department and the Rockford Park District.
Provide initial emergency care until qualified medical personnel can take over. Perform CPR/First aid and in-water rescues.
Ensure the safety of all guests.
Prevent accidents and minimize or eliminate hazardous situations.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Salary : $17

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