Lifeguard

Bellevue College; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Lifeguard in the City of Lansing Parks & Recreation Department! This role is vital for ensuring the safety and enjoyment of the community at local pools and facilities. You'll be responsible for enforcing safety regulations, providing first aid, and maintaining a clean and welcoming environment. If you are passionate about water safety and enjoy working with the public, this is the perfect opportunity for you. The position offers flexible hours and the chance to make a real difference in the community. Dive into this rewarding role and help create a safe and fun atmosphere for all visitors!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old and able to swim various distances.
• Required certifications include Lifeguard and Bloodborne Pathogens.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and enjoyment for pool patrons by maintaining facility standards.
• Enforce rules and provide first aid as necessary.

Skills

Lifeguarding

First Aid

Emergency Response

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

First Aid Supplies

Job description

The City of Lansing Parks & Recreation Department is looking for a Lifeguard. This position is responsible for providing a safe, enjoyable experience for the public by maintaining a clean presentation of both the Hunter Park Pool & Splash Pad and Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center & Pool. This is a TEA (Temporary Employment Agreement) contractual position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Attend all pre-season training sessions, both in person and online.
• Consistently and politely enforce city policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of persons using the swimming facility.
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings throughout the season or year, including four (4) hours of required in-service training per month.
• Be attentive for possible incidents or accidents that may occur in the water or on the deck.
• Maintain order in the pool and take necessary action to prevent possible trouble or injury.
• Correctly size any person in need of a life jacket, record the check out, ensure there is collateral for the checkout of the life jacket, and educate patrons on life jacket rules. Check life jackets in, record the check in, and return collateral to the patron.
• Conduct swim tests, as needed.
• Check out basketballs to patrons, record the check out, ensure there is collateral for the check out of the basketball. Check basketballs in, record the check in, and return collateral to the patron.
• Provide first aid to patrons and staff members as needed. Report everything, either on an accident/incident form, first aid log, or employee accident/incident form; be sure you know which form to use for every incident.
• Report first aid supply shortages to the Pool Manager or Aquatics Programmer.
• Know all EAPs for the pools and buildings.
• Clean locker rooms, including toilets, sinks, etc., splash pad, and pool deck daily.
• Contact Pool manager or Aquatics Programmer if assistance in maintaining discipline of participants is needed.
• Report observed or potential physical hazards and unsafe conditions at the pool to the Pool manager on duty.
• Complete all incident, accident, and rescue reports, as necessary.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Requirements include:

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Swim continuous 150 yards, tread water for 2 minutes using legs only, and swim 50 yards without stopping.
• Swim 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, pick up a 10-pound object, swim back to starting point on the back, climb out of the pool without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
• Sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Lift 150 pounds, with assistance.
• Work in extreme heat and extreme cold temperatures.
• Recognize an emergency and act upon it.
• Be available days, evenings, weekends, and holidays for a minimum of 20 hours per week (in the summer season only).

Required Certifications (must have or able to obtain - training can also be provided):

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification r.17 or r.24.
• American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens Certification.
• MI Mandated Reporter Training.

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.

The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at [phone]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.