Part Time Lifeguard I

City of Bentonville; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A city public service department in Bentonville is looking for Lifeguards to ensure the safety of patrons at the Community Center. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, enforcing pool rules, and maintaining certifications. Strong customer service skills and current lifeguarding certifications are required. The role demands physical capability and flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Must have current lifeguarding certifications.
• Ability to enforce pool rules fairly.
• Physical capability to perform rescues.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential accident hazards.
• Enforce pool rules to all participants.
• Respond quickly to emergencies.

Skills

Customer service skills

Strong communication

Ability to enforce rules

Emergency response

Education

American Red Cross PR/CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification

Job description

Overview

Lifeguards are responsible for the safety of all patrons using the Bentonville Community Center. Lifeguards must demonstrate strong customer service skills with a positive, energetic and outgoing personality. Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of patrons by guarding their area of responsibility. As a lifeguard you are responsible for responding to any level of emergency around the pool area and facility within your training ability. Lifeguards must be able to enforce pool rules in a fair and polite manner.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential accident hazards
• Remain alert and prevent accidents
• Enforce pool rules to all participants
• Carry a positive attitude toward all job responsibilities
• Handle disciplinary situations with courtesy and fairness
• Respond quickly to the level of your training and emergency action plan
• Remain physically able to demonstrate and perform rescues and lifesaving skills
• Able to meet in-service requirements monthly
• Ability to find qualified substitute for yourself in time of need
• Notifying manager of broken or unsafe equipment
• Able to perform all aquatic duties; roving, climbing into guard chair, sitting in rescue ready position, and overall cleanliness of pool area
• Needs to be rescue ready at all times; equipped with rescue equipment, staff uniform, and whistle while on duty
• Able to work flexible hours
• Responsible in keeping all certifications (PR/CPR, AED, First Aid, and Lifeguarding) up to date to perform your job responsibilities
• Be willing to be active in other Parks and Recreation responsibilities to help us reach our overall mission

Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross PR/CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified.
• Training provided by the City of Bentonville if needed
• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law