Indoor Lifeguard

City of Dearborn; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dearborn is seeking a Lifeguard for public safety work at its municipal swimming pool. Responsibilities include safeguarding swimmers, enforcing pool regulations, conducting first aid, and teaching swim lessons. The position is year-round with flexible shifts, requiring reliable transportation and excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safeguards and monitors an assigned section of a swimming pool or pool area.
• Performs water rescue techniques and administers CPR and first aid.
• Teaches swim lessons and holds swim instructor duties.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Job description

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General Description

This is public safety work safeguarding swimmers at a municipal swimming pool. The employee is responsible for guarding an assigned section of a swimming pool or pool area, enforcing pool regulations, administering first aid and CPR as necessary, and filling out incident/accident and other types of reports. This position may be required to coach a synchronized or competitive swim team and teach swim lessons. This employee will also perform general cleaning duties pool areas including the bathhouses as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

MINIMUM AGE: 16 years

General Description

This is public safety work safeguarding swimmers at a municipal swimming pool. The employee is responsible for guarding an assigned section of a swimming pool or pool area, enforcing pool regulations, administering first aid and CPR as necessary, and filling out incident/accident and other types of reports. This position may be required to coach a synchronized or competitive swim team and teach swim lessons. This employee will also perform general cleaning duties pool areas including the bathhouses as assigned.

Training Period For Non-certified Applicants

Applicants that do not possess a valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification will undergo a minimum of course work and physical training conducted by the City of Dearborn to obtain the required certifications at no cost to the applicant. While in the course applicants must maintain a passing status at all times and are subject to review. Failing to maintain a passing status may result in expulsion from the class. Applicants will not be eligible for hire nor be permitted to perform any lifeguard duties that require certification until they are certified by a Safety Supervisor (Lifeguard Instructor) and their certification has been approved and forwarded to the City's Human Resource Department. Applicants that currently possess a valid lifeguard certification from the Red Cross or Ellis or YMCA will be considered first.

HOURS AND PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT

Year-round; 7-day operation; various shifts; Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Other than scheduled days off, requests are only granted if a qualified worker can substitute for the employee. It is the employee's responsibility to secure a substitute.

Duties And Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Safeguards and monitors an assigned section of a swimming pool or pool area.
• Performs lifeguarding duties as assigned including performing water rescue techniques and administering CPR and first aid.
• Performs swim instructor duties as assigned.
• Attends all training sessions, required in-service training, and staff meetings.
• Keeps accurate records, makes reports, and completes accident reports.
• General maintenance and cleanliness of pool and surrounding areas.
• Depending on assigned location, may report to the Head Lifeguard or Recreation Administration.
• Displays mature approach to patrons and co-workers.
• Swims 500 yards at least once a week.
• Wears required uniform.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Experience And Training/Licensing Requirements

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Current Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications preferred.
  
  

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants will be scheduled for water skills testing and an interview.

Necessary Special Qualifications

• Must submit to a criminal history check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical.
• Must have reliable transportation to comply with regular and predictable attendance requirement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

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  Full-time

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