Lifeguard

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　　Lifeguard

　　Salary

　　$15.00 Hourly

　　Location

　　Boise, ID

　　Job Type

　　Temporary - 4 Month

　　Job Number

　　23 -06514

　　Department

　　Parks & Recreation

　　Division

　　Aquatics Operations

　　Opening Date

　　01/15/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　Summary Statement

　　We are looking for energetic Lifeguards for our summer aquatics program! Join us at one of four outdoor pools throughout the city.

　　Monitors activities in and around public pools to provide assistance and protection to patrons

　　Open to all interested persons 15 years of age and older

　　Works days, evenings, weekends, and holidays during the summer

　　This position is designated as At-Will

　　Hiring positions for outdoor city pools:

　　Borah Pool

　　Fairmont Pool

　　Ivywild Pool

　　Natatorium Pool and Hydrotube

　　Essential Functions

　　Maintains patron safety. Monitors patron behavior in and around the pool. Enforces pool rules. Assists patrons in need of rescue and performs necessary lifesaving activities. Provides first aid, CPR and calls emergency medical personnel if necessary. Performs customer service by interacting with patrons and communicating information regarding pool programs and pool safety. Performs custodial work as necessary including maintaining a safe pool and deck area.

　　Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

　　Requirements

　　Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certifications, including CPR, AED and First Aid. American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard accepted.

　　Working knowledge of basic first aid and lifesaving techniques; customer service techniques.

　　Ability to perform light custodial duties; enforce pool rules and regulations; make appropriate decisions in emergency situations; interact with the public and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner; display display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of City employees, the general public and other organizations; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations; maintain prompt and regular attendance; perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

　　Preferred Knowledge, Experience, and Training

　　Two or more years' experience as a certified lifeguard.

　　Special Requirements

　　All applicants must be able to successfully pass City of Boise background check processes which include reference checks and criminal history checks.

　　Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

　　This position is required to perform emergency medical, lifesaving, and/or fire suppression activities.

　　Working Conditions

　　The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　Physical Efforts

　　While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 35 lbs. Also the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 35 lbs. The noise level is occasionally loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, touch and feel. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, run, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

　　Working Environment

　　The work environment will include outdoor weather conditions, in wet, humid conditions. Employees work in/at heights. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids, and chemicals.

　　This position works: some evening and weekend shifts.

　　19-Hour Temporary

　　All temporary part-time employees working less than an average of 19-hours per week are not currently eligible for benefits.

　　4-Month Temporary

　　All 4-month temporary employees working an average of 40-hours per week will accrue personal leave which can be used during employment.

　　8-Month Seasonal

　　In addition to accruing personal leave, anyone in an 8-month seasonal position working over an average of 30-hours per week is eligible for medical coverage.

　　9-Month Temporary

　　In addition to personal leave accrual and medical coverage, a position that is classified as a 9-month temporary is eligible for PERSI retirement benefits.

　　Please visit our website for further details www.cityofboise.org (https://hr.cityofboise.org/)