Lifeguard (Part-Time)

City of Farmington Hills; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Farmington Hills is seeking a part-time lifeguard to join our recreation staff. You will identify and prevent potential accidents, enforce facility rules, respond quickly in line with emergency procedures, and administer first aid and CPR as required.

The role requires good communication with patrons and staff, attendance at monthly trainings, and performing tasks such as assisting with tours, cleaning, and other facility duties.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Some swimming background is required including WSI, swim team, swim club, avid swimmer, coaching, or other formal training.
• Good communication and organizational skills are required.
• The ideal applicant is self-motivated and enjoys working with children.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and works to prevent potential accidents.
• Enforces all facility rules.
• Responds quickly and decisively per established emergency procedures.
• Administers first aid and CPR as required.
• Interacts and communicates effectively with other lifeguards.
• Assist patrons in a positive and professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with staff and patrons.
• Attend all mandatory monthly staff trainings.
• Assist with member questions, tours, cleaning, and other facility tasks as needed.

Skills

Swimming background

Good communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Enjoying work with children

Education

Minimum age 15

Tools

WSI training

Swim team/club background

Job description

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies and works to prevent potential accidents.
• Enforces all facility rules.
• Responds quickly and decisively and in accordance with established emergency and accident procedures.
• Administers first aid and CPR as required.
• Interacts and communicates effectively with other lifeguards, as required.
• Assist patrons in a positive and professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with staff and patrons.
• Attend all mandatory monthly staff trainings.
• Assist with member questions, tours, cleaning, and other facility tasks as needed.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:

Prior lifeguarding experience is helpful, but not required

EDUCATION:

Must be at least 15 years of age.

SPECIAL SKILLS & TRAINING:

Some swimming background is required including but not limited to any of the following: WSI, swim team, swim club, avid swimmer, coaching, swim lessons, or other formal training. Good communication and organizational skills are required. The ideal applicant is self-motivated and enjoys working with children.

START DATE & WORK SCHEDULE:

ASAP

This position is part-time with a 5-30 hours per week maximum. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and evenings.