Part-time Indoor Lifeguard
City of Florissant
Location
Florissant, Missouri
Salary
$16 / HOUR
Quick overview
The lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of patrons and responding to emergencies while also instructing aquatic programs and swim lessons. Additional duties include enforcing facility policies, maintaining pool cleanliness, and participating in training sessions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and certified as a lifeguard, with the option for training provided. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Job description
Description Rate
- $16.25 hourly
- Type: Part-time, not to exceed 28 hours weekly
***NOTE
This position is posted year-round and filled as needed.
General Purpose Responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies, also, instructs aquatic programs and swim lessons at an indoor or outdoor pool environment. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
Enforces all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations. Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques. Instructs pool programming and swim lessons. Responsible for vacuuming, skimming, and sweeping the pool and deck areas. Back-washes the pool, cleans the filters and chlorination equipment, checks water chemistry, completes and maintains proper documentation. Exhibits a professional image, behavior, appearance, and demeanor at all times. Maintains required certifications. Participates in regular in-service training sessions. Maintains fitness level (swimming skills, strength, and endurance). Works to assure that every patron has a positive experience. Responds to internal and external requests without delay. Maintains strict confidence in all matters, works well with fellow staff members, treats all individuals with dignity and respect. Appears at work on time and as scheduled. Is responsible and reliable in attendance. Handles equipment and resources in a proper manner for optimum usage. The most significant duties have been included in this description. This does not preclude the assignment of additional or developmental duties. The City reserves the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect duties assigned. This is a safety sensitive position Performs other duties as requested
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum age of 16 years of age, age 15 with a worker's permit.
Education and Experience
High School (or equivalent) or in the process of obtaining a high school diploma. Must be certified as a lifeguard through Jeff Ellis and Associates. (We are able to provide training if not already certified) Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran
