Lifeguard

City-of-Ann-Arbo; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Ann Arbor is seeking lifeguards to supervise pool safety, monitor water conditions, and enforce rules while delivering excellent guest service. You will be supervised by the Recreation Supervisor and will participate in ongoing training and practice throughout the pool season.

Employees may receive up to $200 reimbursement for Lifeguard certification after working a minimum of 200 hours; must be 15+ and able to swim well with current Lifeguard certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old; minor work permit if under 18.
• Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid within 30 days; free City classes; certification from approved organizations.
• Capable swimmer and competent in lifesaving methods.
• Able to remove a patron from water and perform emergency care.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with others.
• Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification by start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain swimmer safety and monitor water conditions and guest behavior.
• Enforce safety rules and respond to emergencies.
• Provide exceptional guest service and help maintain a positive facility environment.
• Participate in ongoing training and practice throughout the pool season.

Skills

Capable swimmer

Good communication

Teamwork

Emergency response

Job description

Our lifeguards maintain swimmer safety, monitor water conditions and guest behavior, enforcing safety rules and paying close attention to swimmer activities and behavior. Lifeguards also work to give each guest an exceptional experience through excellent customer service, caring for the facility and being part of our hard-working team. Lifeguards are supervised by the Recreation Supervisor and will participating in ongoing training and practice throughout the pool season.

Employees will have an opportunity for Lifeguard certification reimbursement up to $200 upon working a minimum of 200 hours.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of age (*work permit for minors under 18 years of age must be completed)
• Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment. The City offers CPR/AED and First Aid classes, which are free to Parks employees. Please note, your certification must be from an organization that has been approved by the Bureau of Community and Health Systems, Child Care Licensing Division. Please see link for list of approved organizations.
• Be a capable swimmer and competent in lifesaving methods
• Must be able to remove a patron from the water and perform emergency care for them
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others
• Ability to perform well in emergency situations
• Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification by start of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• lawn care

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise activities both indoors and outdoors, in heat and humidity.

The physical ability to swim, walk, stand, see, hear, run, carry, stoop, bend, crawl, climb, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp and perform repetitive motions.

Move and lift light objects up to 50 lbs. including office supplies, chairs, garbage cans and bags of trash and pace clocks. Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.

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