Lifeguard

City of Springfield Human Resources; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Springfield Human Resources seeks a dedicated lifeguard for pool safety and emergency response. You will enforce rules, inspect facilities, and assist with sign-ins and cleanliness to ensure a safe environment for all patrons.

Qualifications include ARC/YMCA Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Waterfront Lifeguarding if assigned to 5-Mile Pond. This is a part-time, on-site position at the community pool.

Qualifications

• Current lifeguard certification from American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Training/First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Recognize emergencies and respond to them effectively.
• Enforce aquatic rules, policies, and regulations for all patrons.
• Inspect the facility before opening and closing to report unsafe conditions.
• Complete all paperwork during shifts.
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions.
• Sign-in all bathers using the facility.
• Pick up trash in and around the pool facility.

Skills

Lifeguard surveillance

Rescue techniques

Leadership

Public relations

Decision making

Education

ARC/YMCA Lifeguard Training

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Waterfront Lifeguarding (5-Mile Pond)

Job description

Position Purpose/Summary

Responsible for the safety of the patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Essential Functions

• Recognize emergencies and respond to them effectively
• Enforce all aquatic rules, policies, and regulations to ALL patrons
• Inspect the facility before opening and closing to report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor
• Complete all paperwork during shifts
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions
• Sign-in all bathers using the facility
• Pick up any and all types of trash in and around the pool facility

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of life guarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures
• Leadership and public relation skills
• Decision making skills

Education And Experience

Current certification in the following is needed:

• American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Training/First Aid
• American Red Cross or American Heart CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• American Red Cross Waterfront Life guarding, if working at 5-Mile Pond