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Lifeguard

3 months ago


Springfield, United States Willamalane Park and Recreation District Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $15.27/hr starting, DOE

LIFEGUARD

Part-time, Nonexempt

Year round, up to 19.75 hours/week


This is a continuous posting. We will be hiring on an as needed basis.

If you are interested in becoming a Lifeguard, we encourage you to submit an application and attend one of our Lifeguard and Instructor Hiring Days.  
If you have questions about your application, please feel free to reach out.


General Statement Of Duties: Integrates training and judgment to make independent, responsible, professional decisions without direct supervision. Vigilantly monitors the safety of swimmers and guests as trained and assigned; initiates safety and guest-service responses as trained; interprets and implements swim center policies and safety guidelines; performs light custodial work; does related guest-services and operations work as required.


Distinguishing Features Of The Class: An employee in this classification is responsible for vigilantly observing swimmers, assessing and recognizing their abilities and needs, initiating actions to assist and serve swimmers and guests, and soliciting the general public's compliance with swim center policies and safety guidelines. Work is performed under the supervision of an Aquatics Supervisor who reviews work primarily on the basis of direct observation and information from coworkers and guests. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of positions in this classification.


EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES PERFORMED:

(Illustrative only. Any single position of a class will not necessarily involve all of the duties listed, and many positions will involve duties that are not listed.)

  • Vigilantly monitors the safety of swimmers and other guests using swim center facilities; constantly observes guests in assigned area.
  • Performs rescues and administers emergency care and assessment as trained and necessary. Initiates or participates in a coordinated, team approach to manage incidents.
  • Solicits swim center guest compliance with facility-use policies and procedures. Takes an active role to initiate and perform services for guests and coworkers.
  • Responds to questions from swim center guests regarding programs, activities, policies, and practices.
  • Performs light custodial maintenance duties such as hosing the deck, cleaning break room area, cleaning bathrooms, change rooms, and/or locker areas as assigned and necessary.
  • Handles pool covers and mat carts; removing and/or applying them back on the pool.
  • Attends and participates in in-service trainings. Demonstrates retention of skills and ability to initiate action and integrate actions with other staff team members.
  • Responds positively to correction and accepts direction. Remains personally accountable in seeking resolution to misunderstandings, conflicts, or performance problems of self or others. Operates within progressive chains of responsibility and authority.
  •  Actively participates in department programs which promote continual learning and improvement.
  • Perform other job-related duties or tasks as required.

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:


Knowledge: Possesses or obtains considerable knowledge of swimming pool and guest safety; life-guarding methods and practices, emergency care and assessment, and emergency procedures.

 

Skills: Life-guarding skills and methods, emergency care and assessment, CPR, AED, first aid, communicating professionally, and working with guests and staff team members.

 

Abilities: Integrate training and judgment to make independent, responsible, professional decisions without direct supervision; vigilantly observe and monitor the safety of swimmers and other guests using swim center facilities; exercise professional judgment to act effectively in emergency situations; interpret and implement swim center policies and practices; work and communicate effectively and cooperatively with guests and staff team members; arrive promptly, prepared to accomplish responsibilities; accept direction and demonstrate continual learning and improvement. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

 

Physical Demands Of The Position: While performing the duties of this position the employee is frequently required to stand, bend, swim, and lift and tow while in water; the employee is infrequently required to crouch and kneel.  While on deck, the employee is expected to be standing, holding floatation device, and surveilling the pool at all times. The employee is occasionally required to lift and carry tables and chairs weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance. The employee is frequently required to help in the removal and application of pool mats, which requires the maneuvering of a 300-pound mat cart that is heavier when water logged, with proper safety tools. During emergencies and training simulations, the employee frequently must lift and tow persons of varying body weights (generally between 20 and 200 pounds) through the water and, with assistance, lift person onto the pool deck. Employee must be able to meet the American Red Cross pre-course requirements, which include, swimming 300 yards using freestyle or breastroke; treading water for 2-minutes using only one's legs; and retrieving a 10lb. object from eight (8) feet of water. The duties of this position are performed inside the facility, thus exposure to weather extremes is not likely. Pool and pool area temperature remains around 82-88* F with humidity; however, during summer months the pool area may be warmer. Exposure to loud noise is high while on deck, and low to moderate in office and other areas. Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to the disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.


Personal Protective Equipment: On employee's person at all times while on deck, rip-resistant nitrile gloves, safety mask, one-way valve CPR responder mask; liquid proof gloves for general maintenance.

 

Minimum Experience and Training: American Red Cross Lifeguard training.

 

Preferred Experience And Training: American Red Cross Lifeguard training with Waterpark learning module and experience as a Lifeguard.

 

Necessary Special Requirements: Possession of or ability to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard certification including CPR/AED certifications and Bloodborne pathogen training within two months of hire. Inability to acquire American Red Cross Lifeguard certification will result in termination from this position. Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test will be required prior to employment.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 


Hours & Shifts: 

  • Shifts vary and will be based on hours of operation throughout the year for both aquatic facilities Splash and the Willamalane Park Swim Center. 
  • Additional hours are required for departmental meetings, in-service trainings, opening/closing duties, and occasional events. 


Drug Free Workplace

Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test will be required prior to employment. 


Oregon Pay Equity 

Willamalane Park and Recreation District determines starting pay based on the applicant's relevant education, experience and training within the wage and salary range for the position. This process is consistent with Oregon pay equity laws. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer


BENEFITS: 

  • Annual cost of living increase (up to 4% as approved by the Board). 
  • Merit increase (3%) upon successful completion of probationary period and then annually. 
  • Additional $1/hour increase upon successful completion of a Spanish competency test. 
  • Discount on selected childcare programs (see Policy Manual for restrictions).
  • 25-percent discount on certain recreation programs.
  • Free use of pools for lap and play swim for employee only. Discount for household members. 
  • Free use of fitness center for employee only. Discount for household members.
  • Free Wellness programs for employee.
  • Payroll direct deposit is available.