Lifeguard

American Fork City is hiring for Lifeguards** . Great atmosphere, learn teamwork and leadership skills

This person performs a variety of pool-side and water safety duties as needed to assure safe use of pool facilities. Monitors water activities to assure safety and prevent accident or injury to patrons. Enforces pool and facility rules and regulations.

HOURS: Part-time, Monday-Saturday. Need to work 2-3 shifts/week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs as a lifeguard; observes patron activities; enforces rules; disciplines or ejects patrons for rule infractions; monitors patrons to prevent theft or facility abuse.
2. Performs first aide as needed to assist individuals suffering injuries; performs water rescues as needed to prevent mishaps and drowning.
3. Maintains constant alertness and awareness of patron activities to minimized exposure or threat of incident or accident.
4. Performs scheduled upkeep and maintenance of facility; cleans decks, walls, windows, pool equipment, locker rooms, etc.
5. Participates in the maintenance of daily records relating to accidents, rescues, water temperature and chemical testing procedures; reports unsafe conditions to the Aquatics Manager or supervisor.
6. Assist in conducting water quality checks; periodically draws water samples for testing chlorination and "Ph" levels.
7. Performs related duties as required

Skills & Abilties

**Must be 16 years of age.
Must be Red Cross certified as a lifeguard- Deep & Shallow water.

Need great customer service skills.

Work Environment:

Lifeguards work in an open air and/or "bubble" cover environment.
Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, but do require frequent walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing.
Moderate lifting required with certain assignment areas on/in the event of water emergencies.
Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required for many tasks.
Need memory for details, ability to say verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking.
Can be exposed to hot weather.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be 16 years of age. Must be Red Cross certified as a lifeguard.

Please submit an AF City Employment Application to the AF Fitness center, 454 N. Center St., Attn: POOL MANAGER. Applications can be found on the city's website: Americanfork.gov > Job Opportunities. Or emailed to ejenkins@americanfork.gov

A background check is required if 18+