Early Morning Part-Time Lifeguard (Year-Round)

Town of Plainfield; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Center ½

Lifeguard certification/licensure at 0

Paid orientation and training

Flexible scheduling

Weekend premium: +$1/hr

Job summary

Town of Plainfield is seeking a Lifeguard to oversee safety at the Plainfield Aquatic Center, with responsibilities including guarding, enforcing rules, and assisting with programming.

Certification is provided at no cost, and weekend shifts include a $1/hour premium. Flexible scheduling supports education and year-round operation with up to 28 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old to apply.
• Must obtain Jeff Ellis Lifeguard Certification and/or Jeff Ellis Swimming Instructor Certification at no cost.

Responsibilities

• Lifeguarding and patron safety across indoor/outdoor facilities.
• Perform water rescues, first aid, and emergency response per protocols.
• Maintain pool areas, assist with cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Assist with program activities, lessons, and events as needed.
• Document incidents and complete program registrations and reports.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

First aid

Emergency response

Patron safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Jeff Ellis Lifeguard Certification

Jeff Ellis Swimming Instructor Certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Rec Trac

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Lifeguard is responsible for everyday operational tasks at Plainfield Aquatic Center indoor and/or outdoor operations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to lifeguarding, participant safety, maintaining skills and working at other Plainfield Parks and Recreation facilities as needed.

Below is a list of more benefits you’d receive working as a Lifeguard for the Town of Plainfield:

• Employee membership and 50% off Family discount for the Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Center
• Lifeguard certification/licensure provided at no cost
• Paid orientation and on-the-job training
• Flexible, education-friendly scheduling

$1 an hour increase when working on Saturdays and/or Sundays

Year-round Lifeguards are required to be available a minimum of 12 hours per week but can work up to 28 hours per week throughout the year.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Aquatic Risk Management: Lifeguarding; scanning assigned zones of protection, patron rule enforcement, proper time management of rotations and providing safety assistance, rescues, emergency actions and first aid when necessary, according to the Town of Plainfield and Jeff Ellis and Associates Risk Management protocol. Immediately reports any hazardous conditions to supervisor including inability to properly scan zone due to weather or other conditions. Will maintain minimum number of in-service hours required by the department.
• Aquatic Facility Maintenance and Operations: Will assist with cleaning and policing grounds, pool deck and bathhouse facilities. May assist with answering phones, communication with vendors, employees, and customer service. May also assist with pool vacuuming and special event equipment set-up and tear-down, involving lifting and/or other labor-intensive duties.
• Personnel: May assist with supervision of volunteers and or program participants.
• Programming: May assist with teaching, coaching, or assisting with lessons, swim team and other programs and special events at location in accordance with town affiliated and authorized instructional guidelines and protocol.
• Documentation: May assist with water testing, accident reports, program registrations and other operational reports and records.
• Policy and Procedure: Follows all policies and procedures as described in the Town of Plainfield employee manual and all other town and department protocols, policies and guidelines including those outlined by Ellis and Associates Risk Management standards and other affiliated organizational values and protocols.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Qualifications

YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGE TO APPLY.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Must be able to obtain a Jeff Ellis Lifeguard Certification and/or a Jeff Ellis Swimming Instructor Certification provided free of charge by the Town of Plainfield.

Town-related Competencies

• Teamwork and Collaboration - Gets along with and maintains positive relationships with coworkers. Is willing to help with all types of work, no matter how big or small the task. Asks for and listens to coworkers’ feedback; incorporates feedback into revised processes. Positively reinforces team members for their contributions and accomplishments. Admits mistakes when they occur, learns from them, and enables others to do the same.
• Service to Citizens - Always represents the Town of Plainfield well; maintains personal accountability and ownership for customer service. Lets customers know that he/she is willing to work with them to meet their needs. Follows up to ensure that requests and concerns are resolved. Understands customer problems and needs; quickly and effectively solves customer problems. Does more than what is normally required to resolve customer concerns.
• Professionalism - Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and actions. Maintains timely, personable, and effective communications with citizens and the general public, and local or intergovernmental contacts and neighboring community leaders. Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude when change occurs. Does not participate in conversations or actions that are disrespectful to others. Uses Town resources and assets wisely, efficiently, and according to Town policy.
• Dependability - Attends work as scheduled; follows the attendance policy and informs his/her manager of absences in advance. Accepts assignments willingly and can be counted on to complete tasks on time. Completes tasks accurately and thoroughly, eliminating the need for close review. Timely follow-through on tasks and projects issued by the Department Head, Town Manager, or Town Council. Does what he/she commits to doing.
• Interpersonal Communications - Communicates clearly, accurately, and respectfully with coworkers and customers. Keeps the Town Council well-informed of any incidents or issues; especially regarding offsite incidents. Keeps sensitive and confidential matters private. Listens to others and seeks to understand others’ perspectives. Willingly accepts feedback and incorporates it into work activities and interactions.
• Job Knowledge and Work Habits - Takes pride in work and coworkers; performs work with a positive attitude that enables others to perform well. Is willing to ask questions when the job or task is not fully understood. Willingly participates in training to maintain or enhance current knowledge of principles, procedures, methods, and/or technology. Maintains an optimistic outlook when faced with difficulty or change and makes an effort to overcome obstacles. Retains the expected job knowledge; helps others by sharing knowledge.

Job-related Competencies –

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Oral Communication -Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Education and/or Experience

Must be able to obtain a Jeff Ellis Lifeguard Certification and/or a Jeff Ellis Swimming Instructor Certification provided free of charge by the Town of Plainfield. College experience preferred. At least one (1) year of aquatic/lifeguarding experience preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Computer software skills desired include: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Rec Trac.
• The ability to make sound and rational decisions including exercising independent judgment within established protocols and guidelines is required.
• The ability to develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of current principles, codes, and safety protocols and risk management relating to recreation facility operation and programs is required.
• The ability to enforce rules and follow all established protocols and guidelines is required.
• The ability to demonstrate satisfactory performance ratings on all safety and operational audits including program instructional audits