Lifeguard & Aquatics Programs Facilitator

Personnel Board of Jefferson County; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Vestavia Hills Aquatic Complex is seeking experienced Lifeguards to closely monitor both a competition and a family-style leisure pool. The leisure pool includes a zero-step entry, interactive water features, and a swirling vortex to entertain young swimmers and the competition pool boasts a 12-foot diving well, four dedicated lap lanes, and area for open swimming for advanced swimmers.

The incumbents will enforce water safety rules and regulations in accordance with standard practices to

Qualifications

• Valid American Red Cross Basic Lifeguard Training Certificate, YMCA Lifeguard Certificate, or National Pool and Water Park Lifeguard Training Certificate.
• Valid American Red Cross Adult CPR Certificate or American Heart Association CPR Certificate.
• Valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a variety of classes for community members by developing age and skill level appropriate programs, preparing the facility for the class, and teaching the class.
• Prepares pool for swim meets, practices, and other events by reviewing event set-up plans with staff and preparing the pool and equipment accordingly.
• Performs various functions throughout the facility following facility policies and procedures in order to assist with the general operation of the facility
• Monitors proper maintenance and upkeep of the pool by regularly performing visual and chemical inspections, updating records and reports, and performing other routine maintenance activities according to established standards and procedures.
• Performs lifeguard duties as standardized by the American Red Cross in order to monitor and ensure the safety of the pool and swimmers.

Education

Lifeguard Training (American Red Cross, YMCA, or equivalent)

CPR (Adult)

First Aid (Standard)

Job description

Vestavia Hills Aquatic Complex is seeking experienced Lifeguards to closely monitor both a competition and a family-style leisure pool. The leisure pool includes a zero-step entry, interactive water features, and a swirling vortex to entertain young swimmers and the competition pool boasts a 12-foot diving well, four dedicated lap lanes, and area for open swimming for advanced swimmers.

The incumbents will enforce water safety rules and regulations in accordance with standard practices to