Aquatic Center - Lifeguard - Seasonal

City of Indianola; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Indianola is seeking a Lifeguard for its Aquatic Center, responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable swimming environment. Suitable candidates should be at least 15 years old, ideally holding CPR and First Aid certifications, and must be available for various shifts during the busy summer season.

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years or older.
• Ability to remain alert and work with minimal supervision.
• Current lifeguard certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure safety in the swimming area.
• Enforce safety regulations and pool rules.
• Handle equipment and conduct water testing.

Skills

Alertness

Control

Communication

Education

CPR and First Aid certification

Red Cross WSI certification (preferred)

Job description

The City of Indianola is currently welcoming applications for the position of Aquatic Center - Lifeguard.

The City of Indianola (pop.,16,069) is a growing community with a historic downtown, located approximately 15 minutes south of Des Moines. It is a safe community with Midwestern values, friendly people and excellent schools. Indianola, which is home to Simpson College, the world-renowned Des Moines Metro Opera and the National Balloon Museum and U.S. Ballooning Hall of Fame, is known for its excellent access to outdoor activities, a nice trail system, five major parks and two golf courses. The community welcomes thousands of visitors annually who come to Indianola to enjoy major events such as the National Balloon Classic, the Warren County Fair and other events.

This position is responsible for a number of tasks, including, but not limited to:

• Supervise and provide safe, healthy, and enjoyable swimming environment throughout the facility - in and out of the water
• Know, enforce, and adhere to the safety regulations and pool rules. Be strict, prompt, but courteous.
• Available to guard for pool parties, special events, weekend and evening shifts on a rotation basis.
• Equipment handling and water testing
• Attendance of training, meetings, or practices as requested by Pool Manager

The successful candidate will have:

• Age of 15 or older.
• CPR and First Aid certification. Red Cross WSI certification preferred.
• Current lifeguard preferred.
• Ability to remain alert at all times, adapt to a variety of working conditions and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain control of area even when distracted by noise or activity.

***See attached job description for full list of duties and qualifications***

The salary range for this position is $12.00 - $13.50/hour depending on qualifications. This is a Seasonal position needed from May - August requiring 20 - 40 hours per week. Position is open until filled.

The City of Indianola is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer drug screening and background check