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STATEMENT OF THE JOB

*OPEN UNTIL FILLED The position may consist of working in the capacity as a Lifeguard performing duties associated with the City\'s Recreation Program. Position protects the life and well being of each person using the aquatic facility and practices preventative life guarding, be familiar with areas of concern, and minimize dangers. Public Relations is a major part of this position\'s responsibilities. This is a part time position with no guaranteed number of work hours and consists of a 29-hour work week maximum.

\ *Minimum age requirement is 15 years of age or older.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE/LICENSING & TRAINING

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:\ \ High School Diploma or GED required unless currently enrolled in an accredited school with six months experience in a recreational program or any combination of education, training and experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Prefer experience associated with recreational activities, rules and regulations, and programs of the City\'s Recreation Program and dealing with all ages of the general public.\ \ LICENSING & TRAINING:\ \ Lifeguard positions are subject to additional specialized assessment skills testing. Candidates must possessorbe able to obtain certification in American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard Training.\ \ Current Lifeguard Certification Courses/Test:

Online Training: 4/17/23 4/21/23

In Person Training: 4/21/23 4/23/23

\ If you are notcurrentlycertified, you will be required to complete the training courses/test listed above.\ \ *Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\ \ Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

• Maintains inventory supplies and equipment while conducting assigned programs and operate facilities.
• Issues equipment and supplies to activity participants or groups.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of recreation facilities and lifesaving equipment.
• Maintain visual contact within \"areas of responsibility\", until properly relieved and take immediate action when in doubt of a patron\'s safety.
• Take action or call appropriate supervisor\'s attention to any acts or procedures that might endanger or create disharmony among staff or patrons.
• Secure all doors and gates to the pool area when staff is not on duty,
• Assist in teaching \"Learn to Swim Classes\" as needed
• Trash pick-up in and around pool facility, parks or any recreation facility when needed.
• Inspect facility daily; sweep and hose decks as needed; maintain clean bathhouse as needed; clean guard room; and daily test water balance as directed.
• Makes announcements as needed over the P.A. System and contacts emergency personnel as necessary.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations in a fair and consistent manner.
• Accurately and promptly fill out accident/incident reports.
• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Complies with and promotes safe practices in agreement with the safety rules and procedures set forth in the Loss Control Program.
• Performs related work as required.
• Represents the City with with respect, confidence and trust that our colleagues and community place in us. Respons ble for conducting ourselves with and using our value statement ofPRIDE:being Professional, Responsible, being and employee of Integrity, Dedicated and striving for Excellence with staff and the public.

KNOWLEDGE OF:\ \

• Proper care and use of equipment.
• Simple recordkeeping.
• Accurate cashiering and mathematical skills.
• Principles and practices of public recreation.
• Methods involved in organizing, conducting and supervising a program of special activities.
• Must be familiar with, practice, American Red Cross standards and have thorough knowledge of emergency action plans and have the ability to carry them out.

ABILITY TO:\ \

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing while promoting exceptional customer service.

Keep accurate records,

Analyze and interpret comprehensive job requirements.

Carry-out assigned projects to their completi