27-018 Lifeguard I, Part-Time

City of Dover; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Dover is seeking a part-time aquatic attendant to greet users, assist in pool patrols, and manage fees. The role supports aquatics programs and facility operations with emphasis on safety and customer service.

Responsibilities include supervising classes, handling inquiries, and assisting with maintenance and event setup. Education includes a high school diploma and relevant certifications such as lifeguard/instructor credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Lifeguard Instructor with CPR/First Aid Certification required.
• Water Safety Instructor and Pool Operator certifications preferred.
• Valid driver license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet the public at aquatic facilities.
• Participate in pool patrolling.
• Receive user fees and manage cash drawer.
• Collect membership, locker and facility-use fees.
• Maintain and enforce safety rules and procedures.
• Distribute recreation program communications.
• Answer inquiries via phone, mail or in person.
• Perform misc duties including phones, errands, selling tickets.
• Supervise aquatics classes and activities.
• Attend aquatics competitions as needed.
• Register participants in programs.
• Monitor and maintain pool filtration and water chemistry.

Skills

Public interaction

Patrol/monitoring

Cash handling

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Lifeguard Instructor with CPR/First Aid

Water Safety Instructor certification

Pool Operator certification

Job description

Performs professional work in the safety and use of swimming pool(s), assists in coordinating various aquatics programs and facility maintenance as needed. Greets general public, answers questions and collects fees.

Part-time, hours vary. $16.31 per hour. Position is open until filled.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1.Greet public using the aquatic facilities.
2. 2.Participate in the patrolling of the pool.
3. 3.Receive user’s fees and handle cash drawer.
4. 4.Collect fees for memberships, lockers, and facility use.
5. 5.Maintain and enforce safety rules and regulations.
6. 6.Distribute a variety of brochures, calendars, letters, posters, news releases, flyers, and related communications regarding recreation programs.
7. 7.Respond to public inquiries about aquatics programs made by telephone, correspondence, or in person.
8. 8.Perform a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, typing correspondence, running errands, picking up supplies needed for activities, selling tickets, collecting fees, and help set up for special events.
9. 9.Supervise classes and activities for persons engaged in aquatics programs and co-sponsored programs.
10. 10.Assist and attend various aquatics competitions throughout the year as needed.
11. 11.Assist in regular and special aquatics programs, and register participants.
12. 12.Assist in the maintenance of the swimming pool to include monitoring and maintaining pool filtration system.
13. 13.Monitor pool water chemistry through testing of water samples. Adjust chemistry as needed to maintain standards.
14. 14.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, other departments and agencies, and the general public.
15. 15.Maintains familiarity with and executes safe work procedures associated with assigned work.
16. 16.Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of First Aid and water rescue operations. Ability to work under physically and emotionally stressful situations. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Ability to follow oral and written orders, directions and instructions, and abides by the rules and regulations of the department. Ability to work safely in changing work environments both inside and outside including exposure to chemicals. Ability to lead and instruct others in techniques and methods used in various work activities. Ability to write reports and maintain accurate records. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public. Thorough knowledge of swimming, water safety skills and techniques and related activities. Good physical condition and stamina.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma and a minimum of two years experience in aquatic program(s). Certification as Lifeguard Instructor with CPR and First Aid. Water Safety Instructor, certification as a pool operator, and/or Swimming Instructor/Trainer preferred. Valid motor vehicle operator license.