About this role
This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Hourly: $19.70 - $19.70 Department: Culture & Recreation, Recreation Division: Aquatics FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description: In this role, you will monitor activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers
Examples of Duties:
• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid. • Maintains order in swimming areas. • Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas. Inspects facilities for cleanliness. • Cleans and refills swimming pool. • Determines chlorine content and pH value of water with water testing kit. • Conducts or officiates swimming meets. • Gives swimming instructions. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
• 16 years of age by start date. • Valid StarGuard Lifeguard Certification or completion of the class before start date. You must be able to: • Swim 50 meters • Swim 50 meters with a rescue tube • Tread water for 2 minutes without using hands • Retrieve a 10lb object from deep end of the pool
• First Aid/CPR for Professional Rescuers.
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