Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

City of O’Fallon; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 16,877 - 24,037; Part time

Job summary

A local municipality is seeking dependable Lifeguards for part-time positions. Enjoy a flexible schedule and earn $14.85 hourly, with opportunities for pay increases. Responsibilities include enforcing safety rules, providing first aid, and ensuring the cleanliness of the pool area. Candidates must be at least 15 years old and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must obtain Lifeguard License, First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules and policies.
• Attend in-service training to remain certified.
• Provide first aid when needed.
• Clean pool deck and vacuum the pool.

Skills

Great communication skills

Interest in practical water skills

Ability to learn policies

Availability for evening and weekend shifts

Job description

Overview

The City of O'Fallon is looking for energetic and dependable team members for the position of Lifeguard. This part-time opportunity offers a flexible schedule and a fun work environment. Lifeguards earn a competitive starting pay of $14.85 hourly, with the opportunity for increases every 750 hours worked.

As part of the Recreation Department, this position plays an important role in the safety of patrons of Renaud Center in and around the pool. Generally, you will work varying schedules of approximately 25 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing rules and policies
• Attending in-service training to remain certified
• Providing first aid when needed
• Cleaning the pool deck and vacuuming the pool
• Ensuring restrooms and guard office are clean
• Testing pool chemicals
• Providing information and top-notch customer service to patrons

Qualifications

• Great communication skills and interest in learning a variety of practical water skills, including water rescue
• Ability to learn department policies and procedures, including pool operation guidelines and chemical use
• Availability to work evenings and weekend shifts

Additional Requirements and Benefits

• Exhibit self-motivation by continually seeking ways to improve knowledge and skills
• Respect others and their property
• Maintain assigned equipment with care
• Contribute to what makes O’Fallon a great place to live
• Have or be able to attain Jeff Ellis and Associates Lifeguard License (in-house certification training available)
• Have or be able to attain First Aid and CPR certification
• Lift up to 50 pounds, swim 200 yards, submerge feet first in 15 feet of water
• Be at least 15 years of age

How to Apply

If you feel you would be right for this position in O'Fallon, Missouri, please complete our application. We look forward to meeting you!

The City of O'Fallon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

Online employment applications can be accessed on the City Website:

www.ofallonmo.gov