Lifeguard, Seasonal - Milwaukee, United States - Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County

Verified Company

Milwaukee, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day.

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo.

Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community.

Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact

We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County

Lifeguard, Seasonal
Seasonal, Hourly

Hourly Range:
$ $20.47/hr

Posting will remain open until the position is filled

Parks Equity Statement:

Milwaukee County Parks is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse work force that is demographically and racially representative of Milwaukee County residents.

Milwaukee County Parks leadership is committed to honoring diverse experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, while fostering work environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Job Summary
This position will assist in providing a safe swim environment by supervising patrons in or around the water.

This position will also utilize effective critical thinking and decision-making skills and prevent drownings, accidents, and injuries from occurring and also respond to emergencies.

This position will also effectively communicate and enforce policies, safety procedures and minimize hazards as well as assist in program implementation and teach swim lessons and water exercise classes.

Job Responsibilities

Lifeguarding
Supervise activities and actively guard and scan the swim area and perimeter to prevent drownings and injuries from occurring. Enforce policies and recognize and respond to rescues and emergency situations. Administer first aid and emergency medical care. Maintain goof mental and physical fitness.

Training/Maintaining Certifications

Continuous training in lifesaving skills, emergency medical and CPR skills. Participate in emergency procedure testing, inservice training and testing, physical fitness activities, orientations, and other staff meetings and trainings as requested.
Customer Service and Effective communication
Work in a team dynamic and effectively communicate with coworkers. Provide a welcoming environment and effectively communicate with all patrons. Enforce all pool and beach policies and rules in a personable and professional manner.
Maintain Facilities and Equipment
Inspect, clean and maintain pool and beach facilities, and rescue equipment. Inspects pools to ensure they are safe and usable for the staff and public. Assist with maintaining proper water chemistry including filter washes, adding chemicals and monitoring feeders.

Administrative Duties

Complete paperwork such as first aid, rescue, emergency, incident and accident reports. Record water tests and pool operation information.

Program Implementation

Teach water exercise, instruct lessons, and assist in lifeguard trainings.
Properly and safely operate: chemical controllers, pool filter systems, pool vacuums, pressure washers, water test kits, hand tools, shovels and snow blowers.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Licenses/Certifications and Experience

Milwaukee County Lifeguard Certification required during employment
AHA-BLS CPR & AED Certification required during employment.
Must pass all in service testing.
Must be at least 16 years of age at time of employment
Strong swimming proficiency and comfortable being in all types of water conditions
Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety
Maintain professional image, meet grooming and uniform requirements, maintain good mental and physical health
Work Schedule: Must be flexible to workdays, evenings, nights, overtime, weekends, shift rotations, and holidays as required.
Ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 50 lbs.
100 Meter swim freestyle, completed in less than 1 minute, 45 seconds.
Surface dive and retrieval of a submerged object.
Front approach crosschest carry.
Rear approach crosschest carry.
Front approach headhold and release to a crosschest carry.