Lifeguard

Blue Springs Schools; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated Lifeguards to ensure the safety and well-being of all patrons at the aquatic center. This part-time role involves monitoring swimming activities, maintaining cleanliness, and providing basic swimming instruction. Ideal candidates will possess strong first aid and CPR skills, with a commitment to safety practices. Join a team that values collaboration and community, making a real difference in the lives of students and patrons alike. If you are passionate about aquatic safety and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required for the position.
• Experience in lifeguarding and safety procedures is desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of patrons and maintain a sanitary swimming environment.
• Monitor pool activities and enforce established policies.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

Safety Practices

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

AED

Job description

Position Type:

Aquatics/ Lifeguard

Date Posted:

4/8/2022

Location:

Blue Springs South Aquatic Center

Date Available:

As soon as possible

This job reports to Head Lifeguard.

This is a Part Time position with maximum hours per week of 19.75 hours/week.

This is a non-benefits position.

Hourly pay for this position is: $12.50 without a HS Diploma or Equivalent and $12.50 per hour with HS Diploma or Equivalent.

Lifeguards

Blue Springs School District Aquatic Centers
2024-2025

Position Summary:

The job of Lifeguard is done for the purpose of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for ensuring the safety of every patron; maintaining a sanitary and safe swimming pool and deck; providing basic instruction to students; and complying with mandated health requirements.

Essential Functions:

1. Cleans pool facilities (e.g., swimming pool, deck, locker rooms, support areas, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facility in a sanitary and safe condition.
2. Evaluates safety-related situations involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc. for the purpose of taking immediate and appropriate safety action in the pool area and/or directing to Pool Manager for further directions.
3. Instructs students in basic swimming for the purpose of working together with swimming instructions and meeting physical education requirements.
4. Monitors swimming pool activities for all areas while on-duty for the purpose of enforcing established policies, taking follow-up action for violations, and ensuring the safety and welfare of participants at the facility.
5. Participates in all staff training sessions and meetings, including audits, and testing to develop or maintain training fitness and skill levels for the purpose of seeking continued professional improvement.
6. Supports Head Lifeguard, Assistant Pool Manager and Pool Manager in a variety of activities (e.g., monitoring the water chemistry, checking diving board and surrounding areas, organizing storage area, etc.) for the purpose of complying with mandated safety and health requirements.
7. Wears lifeguard uniform while on-duty in guard chair, closely monitors water activities through use of scanning devices on assigned areas and always utilizes preventative lifeguarding skills for the purpose of strictly enforcing rules and policies of the school district and the Emergency Action Plan (E.A.P.) to prevent accidents.

Other Functions:

1. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work around pool areas.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices and procedures; and administering first aid.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: first aid and CPR; rescue procedures; use of AED and first aid; and safety practices and procedures.

Ability is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team; exhibiting qualities of leadership and organizational ability; and cooperating with students, staff and school administration.

Responsibility: Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: Any combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates ability to perform the required duties. Must be 16 years old.

Background Check: Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Testing: Red Cross Lifeguard Certifications and Licenses, AED/Basic First Aid and Red Cross Lifeguard Continuing Education/Training, Maintains certifications, Clearances, Criminal Background Check, Family Care Safety Registry

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Salary Grade: BLU 4/8/22