Aquatics Specialist - PT (~Lifeguard~) - #25-4057-001

City of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in community services is seeking a dedicated Lifeguard to supervise aquatic activities and ensure safety at local recreation facilities. This role involves not only guarding the swimming pool but also providing swimming instruction, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe environment for all participants. The ideal candidate will possess strong lifeguarding skills, current certifications in CPR and First Aid, and a passion for promoting water safety. If you are looking to make a positive impact in your community while enjoying a fulfilling role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. required.
• Must maintain current Lifeguarding and CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lifeguarding and aquatic activities at recreation facilities.
• Ensure water safety and provide swimming instruction.

Skills

Lifeguarding

First Aid

CPR

Water Safety

Instruction Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Responsibilities

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising life-guarding, aquatic, and recreation activities at various recreation facilities. An employee receives general instructions concerning the overall recreational program to be administered at the various facilities, but each is expected to develop programs to meet specific area needs. Work is supervised through field visits, staff conferences, and review of activity reports. Work also requires the application of specialized skills and training in the conduct of non-aquatic recreation activities and an ability to meet the particular needs of the areas served. The incumbent's primary role includes, but is not limited to:

1. Guarding the swimming pool to direct water safety and prevent accidents.
2. Ensuring non-swimming participants stay in shallow water.
3. Making rescues and administering emergency first-aid.
4. Providing swimming and water exercise instruction.
5. Maintaining order and discipline of participants.
6. Checking for proper maintenance of pool equipment.
7. Pool vacuuming and cleaning.
8. Treating pool water to maintain proper chemical balance.
9. Cleaning decks, gutters, and scum lines.
10. Backwashing filters and cleaning hair catches.
11. Cleaning restrooms, guard room, and shower rooms.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.)

Experience: One (1) year as a Lifeguard at an aquatic facility. One (1) year of teaching or coaching in the aquatic field may be substituted for Lifeguard experience.

License Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and maintain it thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain current and valid certificates in Lifeguarding Training, Standard First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer or successor courses offered by the American Red Cross.

Notes:

Background Check: A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc., into a classified position.

Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing: Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screening. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/H