- None
- Oversee activities at a community swimming pool according to assignment
- Supervise the pool and decks of the swimming facility
- Ensure adherence to water safety rules and practices
- Enforce health and safety regulations at the pool facilities
- Instruct and assist classes in fundamentals of swimming
- Generate positive communication with internal and external customers
- Respond to participants in danger by performing rescues and administering first aid
- Perform pool maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with health and safety standards
- Maintain, repair and take inventory of first aid and life-saving equipment
- Possess the skills to administer first aid to victims of accident, injury or sudden illness
- Ability to establish compliance with or enforce pool ordinances and rules
- Participate in all Inservice meetings and training
- Commitment to team-working, respect and consideration for the skills of others
- Excellent communication
- Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Swim in deep water (500 yd. swim, brick retrieval, and 2-minute water tread). Swim Assessment required to hire.
- Lifeguarding
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer
- First Aid
- AED
- Emergency Medical Response (EMR preferred)
- Water Safety Instructor (WSI preferred) is required to qualify as a Lifeguard II.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance
- Proficient in Microsoft suits (preferred)
- Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information.
- Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work.
- Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
- Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
- Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
- Customer Focus – Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers.
- Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
- Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
- Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.
- Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.
- Put people first.
- Be visionary.
- Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
- Be Fiscally Responsible.
- Be Creative.
- Always Improving.
- Be Adaptable and Resilient.
- Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (frequent)
- Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
- To move, transport, position items up to 50 lbs. (moderate)
- Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (frequent)
- Operate Equipment (none)
- Stationary or squatting position (frequent)
- Swim in shallow and deep water for more than 15 minutes.
- Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)
- Interruptions (frequent)
- Analyze (continuous)
- Computations (frequent)
- Generate Written Work Product (infrequent)
- Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
- Interruptions (frequent)
- Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
- Organize (frequent)
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Lifeguard I - Lancaster, United States - City of Lancaster
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionClosing date: May 17th, 2024, 9:00 pm [PST]Position: LifeguardDepartment: PARCSClassification: Temporary/Part TimeSalary Range: $20.78/hourNon-Exempt – Overtime EligibleJob Summary:
Under general supervision, a Lifeguard I is responsible for overseeing aquatic activities and the safety pf patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. Lifeguards may instruct or assist swimming lessons at a community swimming pool. Perform pool maintenance tasks and attend Inservice trainings.
Supervisory Responsibilities:Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Required Red Cross Certifications: Must possess all current (unexpired) certifications
Core Competencies:
Guiding Principles
Essential Physical Requirements:
Environmental Factors:
Essential Cognitive Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting