Student Lifeguard

Job Title: Student Lifeguard

Salary range: $16.00 to 18.00 per hour DOE

Location: Sitka, aK

Department: Parks & Recreation

Hours: Temporary Part-Time

Start date: Negotiable

Job Description:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide lifeguard duties in aquatic activities and programming. 

Under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor, Head Lifeguard and/or Senior Supervising Lifeguard. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Provides onsite lifeguarding for the aquatics program including swim lessons, aquatic classes, open swims, and rentals 

  • Responds to emergencies in an aquatic facility, performing water rescues, first aid, CPR, AED use, and evacuations 

  • Enforces water safety rules and other policies, standards, and regulations related to health and safety in an aquatic facility   

  • Sets up and makes available aquatic sporting equipment such as nets, balls, floatation devices or other toys 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Knowledge of: 

  • Safety measures and protocols to ensure the well-being of participants when using aquatic facilities 

  • Proper cash handling and collection of fees 

Skills in: 

  • Providing first aid, CPR, and lifeguarding  

  • Enforcing rules in a professional and respectful manner  

  • Providing customer service  

  • Basic math for cash handling and transactions 

Ability to: 

  • Recognize and maintain confidential information  

  • Respond to emergency situations in a calm, swift, and decisive manner  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Current certification as a Lifeguard with First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.  

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS 

  • Background check, successfully completed before hire 

  • Will be expected to work evenings and weekends  

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Working Conditions:  

  • Works in an indoor aquatic facility about 90%  

  • Works in a general office environment about 10% 

  • Will be exposed to wet surfaces, warm and humid conditions, noisy and crowded areas, and odors from pool chemicals 

Specific Physical Requirements:  

  • Ability to stand and walk on a tiled deck surface throughout shift 

  • Bending, climbing, stooping, reaching and twisting to set up aquatic equipment 

  • Must be able to meet specific physical requirements for certifications and licenses set forth above in the “Other Job Requirements or Expectations”  

General Physical Requirements: 

  • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to communicate effectively  

  • Sufficient vision and powers of observation which permits the employee to perform assigned tasks, follow safety signage at a facility, and observe and act upon potential safety hazards 

  • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to function in an aquatic facility and general office environment 

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