Recreation Lifeguard

Employment Requisition Form

Department: Recreation

Position to be Filled: Seasonal Lifeguard (10 Full Time)

Required Qualifications/Essential Duties:

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Must be currently enrolled in High school or an Accredited Educational Institute/School, OR have High School diploma or general Education Degree (GED) plus 3-6 months experience working with youth/Adults in the Recreational/Lifeguard related field
• Must possess or able to obtain a Lifeguard Certificate and maintain throughout employment
• Must possess or able to obtain a valid first aid and CPR (adult, child and infant) certificate and maintain throughout employment
• Enters water to rescue and/ assist persons in distress; administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid as needed;
• Monitor swimmers during regular operations and special pool events;
• Patrol, observe, and monitor the swimming pool and slide areas to ensure safety and prevent accidents;
• Keep a look out for accidents in the water, on the diving boards or on the swimming pool deck;
• Prepare facilities for regular operation and facility rentals; perform facility clean-up during special events and after closing the facilities;
• Warn facility users of water hazards or dangerous activities and enforce aquatics safety rules;
• Assist with desk reception and related customer service activities; accepts registration, collects fees and process receipts; retrieves registration data forms;
• Provides customer service and general information to the public in person;
• Removes and replaces pool covers;
• Inspects facilities, grounds and equipment for safety; assist in minor maintenance assignments and required;
• Inform other lifeguards and facility staff when more help or equipment is needed;
• Be punctual, dependable and project a professional and health image through dress, behavior and positive attitude;
• Be supportive of company policies and procedure guidelines;
• Perform position related duties designated by Sports Coordinator Supervisor.

Reports To: Sports Coordinator Supervisor
Starting Rate of Pay: $16.00 per hour (Non-Exempt).
Approximate Hours: 40+ hours per week

The Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi-Yokut Tribe shall extend employment preference across all employment opportunities for qualified Native Americans in accordance with and subject to applicable law, including Title VI of the Federal Civil Rights Act, which recognizes Native American employment preference.