(HRY) Lifeguard I

Calvert County, MD; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvert County Government seeks a Lifeguard for the Indoor Aquatic Center to ensure patron safety and facility upkeep. Responsibilities include rescue, first aid, enforcing pool rules, and daily cleaning of pool areas.

Requirements include current American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid & CPR/AED certification, flexible hours, and ability to work 18.99 USD per hour. Background checks apply; position is nonexempt under FLSA.

Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid & CPR/AED certificate.
• Must be 18 years of age or have work permit.
• Subject to background investigation.
• Work requires medium to heavy physical effort.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Nonexempt under FLSA.

Responsibilities

• Implements appropriate rescue, first aid and emergency procedures.
• Cleans pool, bathhouse, and related areas daily.
• Collects entry fees.
• Enforces all rules and regulations as they relate to pool safety.
• Attends weekly training sessions.
• Performs any other duties as assigned which relate to the operation of a public swimming pool.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Lifeguarding procedures

Public interaction

General cleaning

Job description

Responsible for the overall safety of patrons, general maintenance, and cleaning of facility.

Essential Job Functions

Implements appropriate rescue, first aid and emergency procedures.

Cleans pool, bathhouse, and related areas daily.

Collects entry fees.

Enforces all rules and regulations as they relate to pool safety.

Other Job Duties (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

Attends weekly training sessions.

Performs any other duties as assigned which relate to the operation of a public swimming pool.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Knowledge of--

• Proper lifeguarding procedures.

Ability to--

• Deal effectively with the public.
• Follow instructions; perform general cleaning.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education

None

Experience

None

Licenses or Certificates:

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid & CPR/AED Certificate.

Special Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or have work permit.

Subject to background investigation.

Physical Demands

Work requires medium to heavy physical effort.

Unusual Demands

Flexible schedule to include: early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Steps:

Pay rate: $18.99 per hour

Grade H06, Hourly position, up to 40 hours per week

Department of Parks and Recreation, Indoor Aquatic Center

Position closing date: Continuously open until filled

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] with as much notice as possible.