Lifeguard

City of Valdez

  • Valdez, AK
  • $18.08 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
The City of Valdez Parks & Recreation Department - Aquatics Division - is hiring lifeguards.This postion, under direct supervision of the Aquatics Recreation Coordinator or Head Lifeguard, oversees participants, facility operations, organized group activities and games, and monitors adult, youth or family activities and special events. These job tasks require additional on the job specialized skills, training and certifications. This position may supervise or monitor any age programs.Must be a minimum of 15 years old. Training will be provided.This is a temporary position that may nto work more than 1559 hours within one year. This position will work various hours per week that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.Positions are open until filled, review of applications begins March 13, 2024.
This position is a safety sensitive position and will require a pre-employment drug test.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide customer service to program patrons.
  • Assists in coordination and implementing general recreation programs at an assigned facility, center or events.
  • May perform cleaning or general maintenance. Report any major maintenance issues.
  • Maintains order and discipline by enforcing rules, regulations and safety precautions and reports to supervisor.
  • Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions, and intervenes when necessary.
  • Acts as a team member maintaining a cooperative attitude with employees, supervisors and staff.
  • Performs specific duties outlined per activity or event.
  • Attend department and facility staff meetings and in-service trainings, as required.
  • Have knowledge and carry out work at the front desk which include registration of guests, cash register operations, and other front desk procedures.
  • Maintains administrative records, to include, attendance, equipment, facility cleaning logs, program registration and program rosters.
  • Must render aid, call 911, and stabilize injuries until assistance arrives.
  • Enforces patron conduct protocols for immediate suspension or ejections for up to 24 hrs, as outlined in Rules of Conduct.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
Aquatics Related Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ensure safety of patrons utilizing the 10/20 Patron Protection Standards.
  • Perform any necessary rescues and care in accordance with the American Red Cross standards to include water extrication, spinal immobilization, CPR, AED, Oxygen Administration, and First Aid.
  • Ensure that Health Department and American Red Cross standards are met.
  • Must maintain rescue readiness at all times, including physical, emotional and psychological readiness to respond to emergencies.
  • Must respond to emergency situations such as power outage, fire alarm, distressed swimmer, and medical emergencies as the first responder in accordance with the Valdez Swimming Pool Emergency Action Plans, Policies and Procedures and American Red Cross.
  • Wear required uniform when on duty, present yourself in a professional manner
  • Wear corrective lenses at all times, when medically necessary
  • Have knowledge, adhere to and enforce facility rules as well as lifeguard policies and procedures
Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills with staff and patrons, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work effectively with various age groups.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
  • Follows instructions-both verbal and written.
Physical requirement and work environment:
  • Work environment is an a pool environment. Standing water may be present on deck. Humidity may be present.
Minimum Qualifications: Aquatics
  • Minimum of 15 years or older
  • Obtain and maintain current certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguard (including CPR Pro/AED and First Aid) or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire (training provided by PRCS).
  • Experience in volunteerism or participation in recreation activities is desired.

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