LIFEGUARD

City of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cincinnati recreation department is seeking a Lifeguard to ensure safety, supervision and discipline for all users of waterpark facilities. Candidates must hold American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED certifications.

You must be 15 years of age or older, willing to work non-standard hours, and able to pass annual water skills reviews and on-site pool training. ACE substitutions may apply for military education/experience.

Qualifications

• Lifeguards must maintain constant vigilance and ensure swimmer safety.
• Certifications include ARC Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED.
• On-site training and annual water skills reviews are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and discipline of all swimmers at waterpark facilities.
• Respond to emergencies and administer first aid when needed.
• Attend pre-season and on-site training and pass required tests.

Skills

Safety awareness

Supervision

Discipline

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

First Aid

CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED

Waterpark Lifeguard certification

Emergency Oxygen certification

Job description

Responsible for the safety, supervision and discipline of all persons using deep or shallow waterpool facilities. Must have current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training / First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED certifications. Administration of Emergency Oxygen and Waterpark Lifeguard certifications preferred. Works under direct supervision of Pool Manager or Head Lifeguard. Must be willing to work other than normal work hours, and be available to work as scheduled based upon the need of the department. Must successfully pass annual lifeguard water skills review test, attend pre-season training, on-site pool training. Must be 15 years of age or older. Must wear Department of Recreation staff wear and maintain a clean appearance and positive demeanor.

Employee may be asked to provide assistance and/or accommodations to include participants with disabilities.

Each applicant must have the following certifications:

• Must have current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training / First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED certifications.
• Must be 15 years of age or older. Must successfully pass annual lifeguard water skills review test, attend pre-season training and on-site pool training.

MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations