Lifeguard (Open Until Filled)

Description

Job Summary:

This is skilled water-safety work involved in the operation and programs associated with aquatics facility. Responsible for safeguarding patrons. Work involves the prevention of injury or loss of life at aquatics facilities for swimming by performing water rescue and prevention techniques, first aid, and CPR. Duties also include a variety of maintenance tasks.

Morning availability is a plus.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain the safety of the patrons in and around the pool;
• Perform First Aid and CPR when required;
• Communicate and enforce all regulations and pool rules in a personable and professional manner;
• Communicate any potentially dangerous elements of the facility to the Pool Manager;
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings;
• Test the water, record results and report imbalances to the supervisor;
• Handle all incidents in a manner appropriate to training;
• Complete all injury reports in timely manner;
• Observe and monitor the assigned area in rotation to prevent accidents and injuries;
• Aid the pool manager and head lifeguard in every way necessary to keep the pool facility running smoothly;
• Report promptly at assigned time of duty and remain on duty status until the designated shift has been completed;
• Enforce the City of Columbia Swimming Pool rules and regulations and adhere to the policies of the facility and aid in controlling the behavior of those patrons who use the facility. (Remind patrons of pool rules when necessary in a polite, firm manner, and contact management if necessary.);
• Maintain positive public relations at the swimming pool;
• Document and reports all disciplinary problems and accidents to the Manager or Head Lifeguard;
• Custodial duties in maintaining a clean facility including but not limited to bathrooms, trash picked up in and outside of facility, etc.;
• Inform the Manager or Head Lifeguard when supplies are needed and if equipment needs repaired;
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and trainings;
• Work effectively with staff; and work effectively and courteously with pool patrons and the general public;
• Display courteous, civil, and respectful behavior to all persons and shall make every effort to meet the needs of citizens requesting assistance;
• Refrain from the use of abusive, indecent or profane language or gestures in the workplace, in the performance of duties or in the presence of a member of the public;
• Perform duties in a manner that is fair, impartial, and without prejudice toward any person or group;
• Refrain from arguing unnecessarily with any person or otherwise showing a lack of self-control, ridicule, or defame any employee, elected official or any other person or any agency of the City of Columbia;
• Display responsibility for attendance and promptness and report to the work area on time.

Secondary Functions:

Supervisory Functions:

Requirements

Please note: the minimum qualifications stated below are a guide for determining the education, training, experience, special skills, and/or license which may be required for employment in the class. These are re-evaluated each time the position is opened for recruitment. Please refer to the most recent Job Announcement for updated minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Lifeguard Training Certification, CPR & First Aid

Knowledge, Skills:

• Lifesaving techniques and procedures.

Ability:

• Act quickly and calmly in emergencies;
• Accept instructions from those in a supervisory role, and accept constructive feedback;
• Concentrate on tasks in the presence of distractions;
• Work with public and have excellent oral communication skills;
• Manually move, lift, carry or push heavy objects;
• Climb in and out of pool and up and down ladders;
• Express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important information.

Special Requirements:

This position requires weekend and holiday work. 

Preferred Education:

Physical Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Manual labor is required. Extreme weather conditions and working with chemicals are factors in this position.