Lifeguard

We are seeking a skilled and safety-minded Lifeguard to join our team at the Wentzville Rec Center. As a Lifeguard, you will play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of visitors to our aquatic facilities.

The Lifeguard will be responsible for enforcing all aquatic center policies to provide a safe aquatic environment, leading group swimming lessons and other aquatic programs, and ensuring that swimming pools are operational during their shift.

• Ensure patron safety at aquatic facilities
• Lead group swimming lessons and other aquatic programs
• Operate swimming pools during their shift
• Clean pool deck, stainless steel, restrooms, guard office, and vacuum pools

• Lifeguard certification required by opening of pools to public
• Prior experience as a lifeguard desired
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required

The Lifeguard will work primarily in an outdoor environment, exposed to inclement weather and extreme heat. They must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, sit, stand, and walk for significant periods of time, and work under pressure.

• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Sit, stand, and walk for significant periods of time
• Speak and hear clearly
• Have clarity of vision and the ability to adjust focus, judge distance and spatial relationships, and identify and distinguish colors

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.