Municipal Pool Lifeguard

City of East Moline; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of East Moline is seeking an observant Lifeguard for its aquatic facility. The role involves ensuring safety, enforcing rules, and responding to emergencies. Ideal candidates will have communication skills, lifeguard training, and physical fitness. Join our team and help maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all visitors.

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years of age or older.
• Completion of lifeguard training is mandatory.
• Must possess First Aid, AED, and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing activities at the aquatic facility.
• Explaining and enforcing rules and regulations for safety.
• Responding to emergencies and performing first aid.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Observation

Physical Fitness

Education

Lifeguard Training Completion

First Aid, AED, and CPR Certification

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+ months 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