Lifeguard

Lifeguard Position

The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring safety by supervising pool or beach area to prevent accidents, assist swimmers and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities:

• Creates a safe, enjoyable and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and satisfaction.
• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area and responds to emergency situations.
• Oversees multiple activities including open swim, water exercise, swim lessons, lap swim and safety breaks.
• Performs first aid when necessary and completes appropriate accident/incident reports.
• Knows, understands and consistently follows policies and guidelines for the aquatics area.
• Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Must be 15 years of age, 16 preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard/CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Ability to pass lifeguard pre-employment water test
• Ability to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of ARC safety and life saving techniques
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and recognize swimmers who made need assistance
• Ability to react appropriately to hazardous or dangerous situations
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and ability to communicate with all ages and swimmers of all skill levels

Equipment, Mental & Physical Demands:

EQUIPMENT USED

• Telephone
• Rescue tubes
• Backboard
• Ring buoy
• Megaphone
• Hand-held radio
• Whistle
• First Aid Kit
• PPE
• AED
• Shepherd's crook
• Pool vacuum
• Cleaning supplies

Mental Effort:

• Ability to remain alert with no lapses of consciousness for long periods of time in a warm environment with air temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
• Ability to recognize distress signals
• Communicate with staff and public
• Concentrate for long periods of time
• Attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices

Physical Requirements:

• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Perceive, identify and respond to signs of distress
• Observe areas of the pool
• Perform physical tasks necessary for water rescues as practiced by ARC lifeguard training
• Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud working conditions
• Bending, lifting, carrying

Working Conditions:

• Warm/humid indoor or outdoor environment
• Exposure to slip and falls
• Exposure to sun
• Exposure to pool chemicals
• Exposure to cleaning supplies

As a part-time City employee you may be eligible for the following benefits:

• 457b Tax-Deferred Retirement plan
• Depending on position:
  • Pension through PERA with Employer Match
  • Pension through Chaska Fire Relief Association
• Life insurance through NCPERS, if contributing to PERA
• Chaska Community Center - individual membership (depends on position)
• Chaska Town Course & The Loop at Chaska: discounts on green fees and merchandise
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness