Lifeguard I or II - Part-time

Parks and Community Services: Recreation

Salary

$8.03 Per Hour

Benefits

Free access to all 4 of the City of St. George Golf Courses, the Recreation Center, the City Pool and the Aquatic Center.
Access to City's Recreation Facilities and Golf upon successful completion of 3-month performance. Click here for more information


Job Description

Position Summary – Lifeguard I or II

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Manager, ensures patron safety and protection of lives at the City of St. George swimming facilities.

 

Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.  The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

1.            Prevents injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.

2.            Ensures safety of staff and patrons at all times.

3.            Enforces facility rules and regulations.

4.            Recognizes and responds calmly, quickly and effectively to all emergencies, to your level of training.

5.            Administers first aid, ventilations, and/or CPR using rescue equipment.

6.            Alerts, in a safe manner, other life guards, facility staff, and management when more help or rescue equipment is needed.

7.            Completes records and reports as required.

8.            Performs maintenance and other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

9.            Inspects facility daily and reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to supervisor.

10.        Works in special events as assigned.

11.        Performs other related duties as required.

12.        Organizes aerobic equipment.

13.        Administers swim test to patrons.

14.        Attends monthly meetings with management and staff.

15.        Wears appropriate uniform during assigned shift.

 

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

Conditions and temperatures may vary depending on the assignment. Must be able to respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies. Moderately heavy physical activity required to push, pull, or lift 20-60 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently.  Moderate exposure to elements such as heat, cold, dampness, noise, dust, chemicals, and fumes. Moderate risk of bodily injury under normal conditions. Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

 

 

Note:  Often works irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.  Emergency call-back may be required in this position. Individuals in this position must wear suitable attire, which for females mandates an athletic one piece suit, for males mandates suitable swim trunks. This is a part-time position with variable hours averaging 28 or less hours per week over a period of twelve months


Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications Lifeguard I/II

Certifications:

•         Lifeguard certification. American Red Cross certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire, and maintained throughout employment

•         Professional Rescuer First Aid/CPR/AED certification. American Red Cross certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire, and maintained throughout employment

 

Lifeguard II - Licenses

•         Possess a valid driver license.  A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

•         Facilities’ rules and regulations.

•         Pool and facility maintenance.

•         Facilities’ Emergency Action Plan.

 

Skills:

•         Highly motivated.

•         Customer service oriented and excellent public relations skills.

•         Administering first aid, ventilations, and CPR using rescue equipment.

•         Perform all American Red Cross rescues and skills.

 

Ability to:

•         Show professionalism at all times.

•         Report and discuss all safety and facility issues with supervisor.

•         Perform maintenance or other tasks assigned by management.

•         Close and open cash tills and perform shift register count-outs.

 

•         Respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies, situations, and behaviors.


To Apply

Submit a completed City of St. George Employment Application online at careers.sgcity.org. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. This Position closes 01/23/2019 12:00 AM. Refer questions to Human Resources at 435-627-4670. Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background screen are required. The City of St. George is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We make reasonable efforts to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled candidates.