DescriptionHiring Range: $15.37 - $16.51 per hour

　　Work Schedule: Shifts vary, must be able to work a variety of shiftsincluding early mornings, weekends, midday, and evening shifts.

　　NATURE OF WORK

　　As a member of the Parks, Recreation & Culture Division, individuals inthis position are responsible for overall safety and conduct of the patronsusing the pool and enforcement of the governing policies, rules andregulations in the pool area.

　　Lifeguards may work at either the indoor or outdoor pool. The outdoor poolis typically open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

　　Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a mannerconsistent with and exemplary of the Town s PRIDE philosophies and theTown s Equal Opportunity Employment policy.

　　SUPERVISION RECEIVED

　　Individuals work under the direct supervision and/or leadership of theRecreation Coordinator - Aquatics to carry out assigned duties, functions,roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.

　　SUPERVISION/LEADERSHIP EXERCISED

　　No supervisory responsibilities or control exercised.

　　Essential Job FunctionsESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

　　The individual in the Lifeguard role is assigned specific assignments, jobduties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles and requirements asdetermined by the Town, department, division, and pursuant to laws,regulation and practices. Individuals in this position must be able tosuccessfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in thefulfillment of many job functions and duties, with or without reasonable accomm

　　The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primaryfunctions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive:

　　Monitors activities and directs scanning of the swimming pool and adjacentareas to prevent injuries, accidents, or drownings; maintains order.Rescues swimmers in distress and/or danger of drowning within 30 seconds ofrecognizing distress and administers CPR and first aid.Assures the maximum safety of pool patrons.Performs regular safety inspections of pools and equipment to reduce hazardsand to provide maximum safety to the patrons.Attempts to modify dangerous guest behaviors and enforce all pool rules andregulations by strongly and quickly addressing behaviors to guests of all agesand/or guardians of underage guests.Administers emergency care (Basic Life Support/CPR) and first aidtreatment as necessary.Effectively handles complaints and disciplinary problems involving patrons ofthe pool.Must consistently attend scheduled in-service trainings to maintain a workingknowledge of current lifeguarding techniques and procedures related to rescueof drowning swimmers including rescue skills, Basic Life Support (CPRSkills), and basic First Aid.Effectively demonstrates the lifeguard deck rotational system for monitoringthe pools and all other pool deck operations.When not performing lifeguard skills, will perform maintenance and cleaningduties to keep aquatic facilities healthy and enjoyable.Operate and maintain the pool equipment; conduct daily walk-through offacility to ensure appropriate appearance and clean of debris; documentneeded repairs and maintenance.Assist the Pool Manager in maintaining smooth operations of all pools duringthe summer season.Assists in facilitating emergency action procedures for the aquatic andfacility areasDemonstrates safe work habits with awareness of co-worker and public safety.Handles various reports and records such as chemical logs, incidentreports, etc.Assists other aquatic staff members as neededMaintain the cleanliness of the facility locker rooms on a daily basis.Ensures safety regulations and procedures are adhered to.Performs related work as required and assigned.OTHER DUTIES

　　Depending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following:

　　Participates and assists in the implementation of T wn-wide Special Events,i.e. weekend rentals, Water Carnival and Doggie Dip.Performs research as directed, such as discovering new technology ortools, market research, etc.Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonablydirected by the Town.Assists other Town departments/divisions, as necessary.Education, Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING

　　Must be at least 15 years of age.Previous lifeguarding experience preferred, but not required.LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

　　Must have current Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR certifications.Swim Lesson Instructor or Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES