The purpose of this classification is to protect lives by overseeing and ensuring the safety of visitors to the pool.

This is a part-time position located at the John Denson Pool. The selected candidate will be required to work evenings and weekends. The incumbent will potentially work holidays when needed. The schedule for the selected candidate will be flexible depending on the needs of the facility and can be anywhere between the days/hours of Tuesday through Friday 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM and Saturday from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM. This position will work up to 29.5 per week. 

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
 
Oversees the activities of visitors to the pool; takes preventive safety actions; provides emergency first aid; performs CPR; makes rescues; contacts appropriate medical or emergency personnel when necessary.
 
Cleans the pool and related facilities on a regular schedule.
 
Meets and greets patrons; resolves conflicts; explains pool rules, regulations and policies.
 
Takes part in training programs to improve lifeguarding skills.
 
Teaches swimming lessons to patrons.
 
Registers participants, operates cash register.
 
Assists with special events.
 
Maintains high physical fitness level through mandatory workouts.
 
Prepares incident reports.
 
Performs related tasks as required.
 
May operate City vehicles for work related purposes as designated by supervisor.
 
 
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
 
Keeps pool free of dangerous debris.
 
Assists in maintaining equipment.
 
Answers the telephone.
 
Performs other related duties as required.

COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES
 
Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Effectively take preventative safety actions and provides emergency first aid, CPR, and rescues when necessary
Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.
 
Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.
 
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.
 
Ability to coordinate, monitor, organize, and assign daily activities.
 
Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.
 
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.
 
 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 
 Knowledge of departmental policy and procedures
 
Knowledge of safety policy and procedures of the pool facility
 
Ability to exercise judgement, decisiveness, and detect unsafe and hazardous conditions
 
Ability to oversee activities for visitors, greet patrons, resolve conflicts, and enforce pool rules, regulations, and policies.
 
Ability to perform clerical functions of operating a register, registering participants, and prepare detailed incident reports.
 
Ability to teach and instruct swimming lessons
 
Ability to participate in training programs and mandatory workouts
 
Ability to maintain upkeep and cleanliness of the pool facility on a regular schedule.