Seasonal Pool Lifeguard

Salary : $15.70 Hourly

Location : Camp Verde, AZ

Job Type : Seasonal

Job Number : 55

Department : Parks and Recreation

Opening Date : 01 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona

Reports To : : Pool Supervisor

General Purpose

POSITION IS POSTED UNTIL FILLED :

Under general supervision assist patrons using the Heritage Pool with emphasis on water safety and emergency response for the Town of Camp Verde Parks & Recreation Division.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• The primary function is to monitor public use of the swimming pool, including pool surveillance, performing in-water rescue, response to emergency and first aid situations; teaching swimming and water safety skills; answering inquiries from the public.

Ensures clean and safe recreation venues and events by performing cleaning and sanitation duties, ensures adherence to policies and procedures for efficient and safe operations. Enforces rules, regulations and safety precautions at recreation facilities and outdoor venues; maintains discipline, monitors behavior, resolves issues, monitors program activities, and assists participants in recreation activities and special programs. Responds appropriately to injuries or other emergencies in the workplace. Reports and resolves complaints, requests, safety conditions, security issues and illegal activities.

Sets up and takes down equipment and prepares venues for activities and events; supervises and coaches participants; maintains equipment and facilities in clean and safe condition; communicates with general public, community resource agencies, and other organizations in order to conduct program activities; assists with special projects and special events as directed.

Monitors and coordinates the use and maintenance of recreation facilities, equipment and materials; inspects facilities and grounds, and reports conditions needing repair or maintenance; Monitors, coordinates and accepts program registration paperwork; receipts funds for registration and appropriately compiles registration and revenue paperwork according to direction and procedures.

May be assigned as a Head Lifeguard which requires employee to coordinate work of other staff and ensure that applicable policies and procedures are followed including emergency and customer complaints during a work period.

Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

None.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Required Licenses or Certifications :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Policies, procedures, regulations, operations, and services of the Parks & Recreation Division.

Customer service standards and protocols.

Occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Skill in :

Interpreting a variety of technical instructions and program requirements.

Working effectively with others to develop solutions for problems.

Following safe work & recreation practices

Providing effective customer service, and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.

Performing necessary manual labor and skilled tasks that may require lifting and moving heavy objects, stooping, bending & twisting and participation in recreation activities.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.

Operating standard office equipment, and a personal computer utilizing standard software

Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Interact well with a variety of people in public settings.

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This classification involves work that requires :

Ability to work in an indoor or outdoor aquatic environment that may include working in high temperatures, in adverse weather conditions, and while exposed to allergenic substances.

Sufficient clarity of hearing, visual acuity and manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern emergency situations, respond quickly in an emergency situation and operate control mechanisms and make fine adjustments, hear verbal instructions, discern colors, and comprehend written work instructions, and rules and regulations and use a telephones.

Strength, body flexibility and balance to perform rescue and first aid operations and occupy a lifeguard station or chair which may be accessible by ladder / steps for up to 40 minutes in a rotation.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience :

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the Town and requirements of the job may change.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Major benefits for a full-time regular employee :

the amount of vacation a regular employee accrues is based on length of service.

40 hour employees earn 80 hours per year for 1 to 5 years of service

40 hour employees earn 104 hours per year for 5 to 10 years of service

Eleven (11) paid holidays

Sick time accrued at a rate of 3.69 hours per pay period

Four (4) health insurance plan options to choose from. 100% paid for employee and 40% paid for dependents

Dental and Vision plans 100% paid for employee and 40% paid for dependents

Health Savings Account (HSA) available

Employer paid life insurance with additional voluntary life available

Arizona State Retirement (ASRS) and long term disability benefits

Public Safety Personnel Retirement (PSPRS) benefits

Salary : $16