Lifeguard - Summit on the Park (Variable Hour)
Pay Rate: $16.80 per hour
Morning, evening, weekday, and weekend shifts are available. Minimum requirement of 10 hours per week.
Job Description
This position is responsible for ensuring the safety of all individuals within the Aquatic Center. Work is performed under the general direction of the Recreation Specialist.
Description of Duties:
Promotes a positive and safe experience for all visiting patrons.
Observes the behavior of all patrons either by patrolling the deck or by surveying from the lifeguard chair, as directed.
Communicates facility's policies, rules, and procedures in a friendly and pleasant manner.
Provides updates to people within the pool area as needed.
Keeps an accurate record of individuals using the facility.
Performs assists, rescues, and administers CPR and first aid when necessary.
Records pool and air temperatures as well as chemical readings as required by Health Department guidelines.
Alerts supervisory staff to any dangerous, unsanitary or potentially hazardous conditions.
Assists swim instructors with record keeping, equipment usage, and swim lessons.
Regulates the dispatch of people using the water slide and monitors the flow of swimmers and equipment in the other pool areas.
Attends and participates in meetings, retraining and staff in-services as required.
Performs minor maintenance, cleaning and daily upkeep of the Aquatic Center.
Responds to patron concerns or complaints and forwards information to appropriate supervisor.
Provides a dependable and acceptable substitute in their absence.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions—Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must possess a current certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Standard First Aid from a nationally recognized organization (Jeff Ellis and Associates certification is preferred) or must be enrolled in and attending a certified Lifeguard Training Program. If certified through another nationally recognized agency, certification through Jeff Ellis & Associates is mandatory within 60 days of hire.
Must pass pre-employment water, CPR, and first aid exams.
Ability to withstand exposure to chemicals commonly used in swimming pool environments.
Ability to clearly communicate procedures, problems and policies with fellow employees and the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
Must be willing to conform to department uniform policy.
Ability to respond to emergencies and distress situations quickly and effectively.
Ability to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays and substitute when needed.
This is an "At-Will" position: Work assignments and hours are scheduled based on availability, division requirements and within the confines of the budget. Schedules and work hours are not guaranteed and are subject to change at any time due to division needs, budgeting constraints and staff availability.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable Accommodations: Canton Township provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the ADA Coordinator at . We encourage all interested qualified applicants to apply for open positions. Request for accommodations will be reviewed case-by-case.
Stand - Frequently
Walk - Frequently
Sit - Occasionally
Use of Hands/Fingers - Constantly
Reach - Occasionally
Climb - Occasionally
Crawl - Rarely
Squat/Kneel - Frequently
Bend - Frequently
Lift/Carry
Less than 10 lbs- Frequently
10-29 lbs - Frequently
30-59 lbs - Occasionally
60-100 lbs - Rarely
Push/Pull
Less than 10 lbs- Frequently
10-29 lbs - Frequently
30-59 lbs - Occasionally
60-100 lbs - Rarely