Lifeguard

St. Joseph Missouri; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of St. Joseph is seeking a seasonal Aquatics staff member for the City’s Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities division. The role focuses on ensuring swimmer safety, enforcing pool rules, and maintaining a clean pool area.

Applicants must be at least 15 years old and hold or be able to obtain Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, and AED certifications. Availability includes weekends, holidays, and evenings. Training and reports are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Must have American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, AED, or ability to obtain certification.
• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Must be available to work irregular hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise swimmers and activities for safety.
• Maintain pool and surrounding area cleanliness.
• Perform rescue and provide first aid as needed.

Skills

Lifeguarding

CPR

AED

Certification obtainment

Attendance

Education

High school student or graduate

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities

DIVISION: Aquatics

SALARY: $16.50 hourly

Job Summary

Responsible for safety and discipline of the swimmers and staff. Knowledge of pool activities and operations. Seasonal employment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises swimmers and their activities.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the pool and area facility.
• Performs rescue and first aid as necessary.
• Files any accident and/or rescue reports as they occur.
• Assists with opening/closing duties.
• Attends required in-service trainings.
• Maintains an attentive lookout for potential accidents in the swimming pool and surrounding facility and appropriately corrects any problems.
• Enforces pool rules & regulations.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the pool/gate/restroom facility.
• Monitors waterslides for proper patron use and dispatches swimmers (only 16 years and up.)

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest and respectful.

Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skills in effective operation of the pool and swimmers.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Must be available to work irregular hours and at various intervals, including weekends, holiday and evening hours.
• Must be responsible and work well with people of all ages and dispositions.
• Must have American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, AED, or ability to obtain. Current certification cards must be presented before employment.
• Must be at least 15 years of age.

Material and Equipment Directly Used

Materials and equipment used in rescue procedure. Knowledge of first aid supplies, CPR, AED equipment. Supplies used in maintenance and upkeep of the pool. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Work is performed in an outside setting, including cold, dust, dirt, exposure to chemicals and extreme heat. Must be able to stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time. Must have the ability to routinely lift objects weighing as much as 20 pounds, occasionally assist lifting objects weighing excess of 100 pounds. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested off and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Education Attending High School or have graduated. Must be at least 15 years of age.

All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.

City of St. Joseph | 1100 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO, 64501 | (816)-271-5300