Lifeguard in Training

Company: CITY OF LINCOLN CITY
Location: Lincoln City
Posted on: November 16, 2021

Job Description:

Description

Part-Time Lifeguard in Training

Parks and Recreation DepartmentCommunity Center

Non-Represented/No Benefits

$12.75 - $15.25 per hour

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

First Look: August 4, 2021

Lincoln City has a great opportunity for adults and teens, 15 and older, with the Parks and Recreation Department at the Community Center! Learn to be a Lifeguard and help ensure the safety of patrons of the aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies. They provide for health, safety, and welfare of all pool patrons at all times.

Additional duties include supervising the rock-climbing wall as scheduled. Ongoing training and lifeguard certification provided through the Community Center.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, physical, drug screening, and work with children.

TO APPLY: Fill out the City of Lincoln City's online application at

Applications must be complete by August 4, 2021 for consideration in the first round of applicants.

Questions about the recruitment should be directed to:

Nina Gonzales, Human Resources Administrator

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 15 years of age. Must be a strong swimmer. Must be willing to work flexible hours and hours outside the normal work day, and be available to work as scheduled based upon the need of the department. Must have the ability to diligently guard the safety of Community Center patrons. Must have the ability to learn about the Community Center equipment. Must have the ability to learn internal rock climbing techniques and equipment and be able to supervise patrons who participate in the activity. Demonstrated professionalism, communication and customer service skills required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES: American Red Cross Basic Lifeguard Training Certification (unless employee is assigned solely to swimming classes and rock wall monitoring, otherwise within 90 days of employment.) CPR/First Aid/AED certification and the ability to maintain one throughout employment within 90 days of employment Blood Borne Pathogen training required within six months of employment.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: Previous experience in an Aquatic or Recreation environment. Experience providing customer service. Experience with indoor rock climbing, fitness equipment, pool equipment and other program equipment. Experience with services and programs offered by the Community Center. Bilingual (English/Spanish).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, move, swim, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 15 pounds on a regular basis, may infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 40 pounds and on an emergency basis may require moving materials up to 350 pounds out of the water, with assistance. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while performing job duties. Must wear uniform and proper footwear while on duty.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Working conditions will vary, depending on assigned programs and will involve considerable exposure to humidity, water, and an environment where chemicals may be present.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision is not a typical function assigned to this position.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of Aquatics Coordinator.

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