PART-TIME LIFEGUARD I

City of Sierra Vista; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sierra Vista seeks a lifeguard to oversee multiple aquatic programs at the Sierra Vista Aquatic Center. Responsibilities include supervising swimmers, supporting pool operations, and assisting with events. Must be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; 6‑month timeline to obtain Lifeguard certification.

Applicants should be prepared to pass an in-person skills test and maintain professionalism while ensuring safety and compliance with facility rules.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED. Must pass in-person skills test.
• Lifeguard certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform lifeguard duties for multiple aquatic programs including lap swim, splash time, pool rentals, and special events.
• Maintain swimmer safety and assist with pool and facilities maintenance.
• Be flexible to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and city events.

Skills

Patron surveillance

Water emergency procedures

CPR/professional rescuer

AED and oxygen administration

First aid

Effective communication

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Lifeguard certification in progress/required

Tools

ARC Lifeguard Certification

ARC CPR for professional rescuer

ARC First Aid for professional rescuer

ARC AED

ARC Oxygen administration

ARC Water Park Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Under general supervision, lifeguard multiple aquatic programs for the Sierra Vista Aquatic Center. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. Maintaining swimmer safety, water extraction, and basic life support measures. Exposures to blood-borne and air-borne pathogens through contact with bodily fluids or infected persons are an inherent risk of the position. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS TO INCLUDE MORNING, EVENING AND WEEKEND SHIFTS. RECREATION FACILITIES ARE OPEN FROM 0530-2000 AND INCLUDE HOURS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. PREFERENCE FOR AM SHIFT AVAILABILITY.

Performs lifeguard duties and responsible for numerous aquatic activities such as lap swim, splash time, pool rentals and special events, also required to perform various daily facility and pool maintenance. Applicant must be able to work a flexible schedule; work hours will vary depending upon type of program that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Applicant may also be required to work non-aquatic department and city special events.

Knowledge of:

• The essential characteristics of a professional lifeguard
• Injury prevention and facility safety
• Water park lifeguarding. Pool rules, policies, procedures, and enforcement
• Preventing disease transmission
• Principles, practices, and concepts of basic first aid

Skill in:

• Patron surveillance
• Performing procedures for a water emergency
• Activating an emergency action plan
• Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the professional rescuer (CPR/PR)
• Automated External Defibrillation (AED) and Oxygen administration
• Caring for head, neck, and back injuries in the water and on land
• Communicating effectively, orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the public and department staff

Submission of high school diploma, GED, unless currently attending high school. Submission of certifications required, if applicable. Must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Applicant must pass in-person skills test. Successful completion of Lifeguard certification course required within 6 months of hire.

Required Certifications:

• None

Desired Certifications:

• 1. Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard
• 2. Current American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for the professional rescuer
• 3. Current American Red Cross (ARC) First Aid for the professional rescuer
• 4. Current American Red Cross (ARC) AED
• 5. American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen
• 6. American Red Cross (ARC) Water Park Lifeguard Certification

The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.

The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.