Municipal Pool Lifeguard

City of East Moline; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The City of East Moline is seeking a vigilant Lifeguard to oversee safety at our aquatic facility. The Lifeguard will be responsible for monitoring activities, enforcing rules, and responding to emergencies while maintaining order in swimming areas.

Candidates must possess lifeguard training and certifications in First Aid and CPR. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse age groups. Join us to help ensure a safe water environment for our community.

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years of age or older.
• 1+ month related experience required.
• Must pass a mandatory background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing activities at the aquatic facility.
• Enforcing rules for patron safety.
• Responding to emergencies and performing first aid.

Skills

Proficient communication skills

Ability to assess situations swiftly

Physical fitness

Education

First Aid, AED, and CPR certification

Lifeguard training completion

Job description

Lifeguard Job Description

We are looking to recruit an observant Lifeguard to ensure the safety of visitors to our aquatic facility. The Lifeguard will explain safety rules to patrons, warn them about unsafe situations, and be prepared to respond to any emergencies that may occur. To ensure success you need to assess situations swiftly, and make judicious decisions regarding the safety of swimmers. Top candidates are excellent communicators, swift and safety-minded.

Lifeguard Responsibilities

• Overseeing activities at aquatic facility.
• Explaining and enforcing rules, regulations and policies to ensure safety of patrons.
• Monitoring designated areas to recognize signs of danger.
• Warning swimmers regarding unsafe situations.
• Maintaining order in swimming areas.
• Responding to emergencies and rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning.
• Performing first aid procedures.
• Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of all areas.
• Maintaining records and reports.

Lifeguard Requirements

• 15 years of age or older.
• Completion of lifeguard training.
• 1+ month related experience.
• First Aid, AED, and CPR certification for Adults, Children and Infants.
• Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in interacting with people of various ages from diverse backgrounds.
• Physically fit, strong, agile and dexterous.
• Must be able to pass a mandatory background investigation.