What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard II - 2024 position at City of Wichita?
This is entry level seasonal public contact work responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies at City swimming pools.
THIS IS A LIMITED PART-TIME POSITION
The day and hours for this position: varies
2024 Important Dates
- The interview process is scheduled to begin in early March 2024.
- Save the date! Neighborhood pools are set to open Monday, May 27, 2024.
**Posting may close at anytime**
- Monitor assigned recreational pool area to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions, by practicing preventative lifeguarding.
- Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies
- Enforce all City of Wichita Parks pools policies and procedures
- Instruct assigned Swim Lessons
- Assist as needed in City of Wichita Swim Teams
- Participate in regular in-service training
- Assist in cleaning the facility and related areas and maintenance and operation of pool equipment
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.
- At no time should any other job duties interfere with the primary responsibilities of a lifeguard: The safety of the patrons
- Ability to listen to, read, interpret, and apply instructions received
- Ability to lift empty containers weighing up to 50lbs up to a 4 ft height
- Ability to lift and move large, sometimes bulky objects weighing up to 80lbs with assistance
- Ability to climb steps or ladders
- Ability to move about quickly and stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop or squat, as needed to perform assigned tasks
- Ability to work outdoors in unpleasant weather conditions
- Ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds and windy conditions
- Ability to climb onto and sit on a lifeguard tower for extended periods of time
- Ability to physically perform life guarding activities, including techniques of swimmer rescue
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Have a current American Red Cross CPR-PR, First Aid, LGI, LGT, and WSI or equivalent certifications.
- Applicants must satisfactorily demonstrate required skills including swimming, CPR-PR and first aid.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
- Offers of employment are contingent upon passing American Red Cross Lifeguard training, drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check.
Salary : $14