Lifeguard I

Department: Recreation

Position Type: Part-time Regular (Maximum 29 hours per week)

Job Posting Duration:

• Opens: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
• Closes: Open until filled 

Job Summary

The Lifeguard I position is responsible for responding to emergency situations and providing safe enjoyment of the pool, hot tub, and splash pad for Fieldhouse patrons.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15 years of age or older. 
• Current Lifeguarding certification. 
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification. 
• Ability to pass the Red Cross pre-screen swim test.

The successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check, and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current District policy requirements.

Preferred but not required:

• Previous customer service experience.
• Previous experience with aquatic safety, lifesaving, and first aid.

Essential Functions

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position. These essential job functions listed are required with or without accommodation.

• Monitor patrons in and around the pool, hot tub, and splash pad.
• Provide first aid, CPR, and assistance in and out of the water as necessary; handle emergencies as required.
• Assist with program needs and pool set-up. 
• Perform cleaning, maintenance, and organization tasks.
• Maintain knowledge of splash pad operations and rules.
• Test pool, hot tub, and splash pad water periodically throughout the shift; record levels and numbers.
• Inform patrons of the rules and regulations to be observed in and around the pool and spa; enforce such rules and regulations to minimize or eliminate hazardous situations.
• Enforce public health rules and regulations.
• Communicate with patrons and staff in a courteous and professional manner.
• Report any malfunction of equipment to the Head Lifeguard. 
• Fill out appropriate accident/incident reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

• Lifeguarding skills and the ability to demonstrate them.
• Lesson planning and class management principles. 

Skill and Ability to:

• Exhibit good leadership qualities, sound judgment, and integrity; accept guidance willingly. 
• Manage difficult situations when needed, such as injury, illness, and disruption. 
• Be assertive with patrons in enforcing rules. 
• Work with the public in a fast-paced and challenging environment. 
• Perform all duties with safety as a top priority

Working Conditions and Aptitudes

• Duties may be performed outdoors, involving extreme weather conditions, prolonged sun exposure, and pool chemicals such as chlorine. 
• Manual dexterity and coordination; high degree of mental and visual alertness. 
• Ability to conduct extractions and deliver first aid/life support. 
• Work effectively with crowds and uncooperative individuals during difficult situations, emergencies, or periods of continuous demand. 
• Work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays depending on department needs.
• This position is ineligible for remote work. Essential duties cannot be completed without being physically present.

Physical Requirements

• = 75% | Focus on a computer screen. 
• = 100% | Standing or sitting. 
• = 25% | Walking, bending, and other physical exertion. 
• = 50% | Pushing, pulling, and kneeling. 
• = 75% | Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.