Luverne Aquatics & Fitness: Part-Time Lifeguard

Department:
Luverne Area Aquatics & Fitness
Compensation:
Min. $15.53/hr

Hours:

Part-time
Deadline:
Open until filled

Position Objectives:
General Statement of Duties:
Performs lifeguard work in protecting life and enforcing regulations at the Luverne Area Aquatics and Fitness Center; and performs related duties as required.

Supervision Received: Works under the general and/or technical direction of the Wellness Center Supervisor and/or Senior Shift Supervisor; receives work direction from the Shift Supervisors.

Supervision Exercised: None.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees patrons to ensure their health and safety while in the pool or facility.
• Efficiently performs rescue skills.
• Administers CPR and First Aid when necessary.
• Enforces all facility rules and regulations fairly and firmly.
• Assists in the cleaning and maintenance of the tanning beds, exercise equipment, and facility as needed.
• Collects fees and assists in registration of swimming and water safety courses; completes records and reports as needed.
• Assists in public relations and promotion activities.
• Handles phone calls, inquiries, and minor complaints from patrons.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of water safety, lifeguarding and swimming techniques.
• Working knowledge of CPR and first aid as it applies to water rescue.
• Considerable skill in swimming and lifesaving requiring speed, endurance, and proficient techniques.
• Considerable ability to see and hear participants, and to be able to carry out emergency action procedures, and to administer CPR and First Aid in a pool setting.
• Considerable ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time and work in heated pool area (90 degrees).
• Considerable ability to bend, crouch, stoop, stretch or grapple with others if needed to save patrons from drowning.
• Considerable ability to use large motor skills to swim; rescue a victim; swim underwater; tow a victim; lift, drag, and carry a victim.
• Considerable ability to operate a telephone, hear and understand callers and respond orally with appropriate information.
• Working ability to enforce all rules and regulations of the facility.
• Working ability to communicate with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and tactful manner.
• Working ability to complete accident reports and miscellaneous records.
• Working ability to operate a cash register and make proper change.
• Working ability to maintain the appropriate Red Cross credentials.

Minimum Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be certified in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Standard First Aid, and Lifeguard Training.
Desirable

Qualifications:

Prefer lifeguard experience.

Note:

Asterisked items are essential to the job.

(These examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The job description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The City of Luverne reserves the right to change and/or eliminate any and all job duties if needed.)

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