Lifeguard Technician - Young Family Athletic Center

City of Norman, OK; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Youth-focused facility in Norman, OK seeks a Lifeguard Technician to manage lifeguard instruction, safety oversight and pool operations while delivering excellent customer service. The role requires endurance, strong communication and adherence to safety standards in a busy indoor pool environment.

Offering part-time, non-exempt hours with a minimum of 20 hours weekly, the position emphasizes safety-sensitive responsibilities and certification maintenance for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to swim 300 yards using front crawl and breaststroke, and tread water for 2 minutes.
• Must be able to surface dive to 6’7” to retrieve a ten-pound brick and exit pool unassisted without ladder.
• Must be able to respond in an emergency at any time.

Responsibilities

• Teach lifeguard classes, CPR classes, and lifeguarding.
• Ensure safety and health of patrons; enforce facility regulations and policies; oversee lifeguard staff, pool operations and cleanliness.
• Provide lifeguarding, life safety support and customer service.
• Maintain concentrated observation of swimmers to anticipate problems.
• Enforce policies and participate in in-service training.
• Keep pool deck, stands, bathrooms and guard office clean and safe.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Swimming ability

Emergency response

Lifeguard training

Job description

Lifeguard Technician - Young Family Athletic Center

Salary: $16.59 per hour

Job Type: Permanent Part Time (Non-Exempt)

Shift: Hours vary – minimum 20 hours per week

Recruitment Period: Open Until Filled

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

Education and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to swim a minimum of 300 yards using front crawl and breaststroke, and tread water for 2 minutes.
• Must be able to surface dive to a depth of 6’7” to retrieve a ten-pound brick and exit the pool unassisted without using the ladder.
• Must be able to respond in an emergency at any time.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must possess and maintain current American Red Cross Deep Water Lifeguard, CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications from the American Red Cross.
• Job offer for Lifeguard Technician position will be contingent upon satisfactory performance of skills/knowledge of lifeguard material.

Skills

• Must have good oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to be courteous of fellow employees and customers while performing duties.
• Work well with young children and adults.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for teaching lifeguard classes, CPR classes, and lifeguarding.
• Responsible for the safety and health of all patrons and enforcement of all facility and agency regulations and policies; assist in overseeing lifeguard staff, pool operations, safety and facility cleanliness.
• Provides lifeguarding, life safety support, teaching water safety skills, and providing great customer service.
• Maintains concentrated observation of swimmers in duty area in order to anticipate problems.
• Enforces all policies and regulations; and participates in regular in-service training.
• Keep pool deck, spectator stands, bathrooms, and guard office clean and safe from hazards.
• Additional duties that may be assigned.

Mental and Physical Abilities

• Must be able to lift no less than 50lbs.
• Job offer for Lifeguard position will be contingent upon satisfactory performance of skills/knowledge of lifeguard material.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed indoors exposed to humid temperatures extremes, noisy, and hot in the facility.

Additional Information

• Selected applicants must pass background investigation, physical examination, and drug screen.
• The work period of 20 hours per week (minimum) is flexible but is expected.