Job Title:	(Part-time) Lifeguard
Closing Date/Time:	Continuous
Salary:	$10.02 - $10.02 hourly
Job Type:	Part-Time
Location:	308 Fountain Circle, Huntsville, Alabama
Department:	Recreation
Pay Grade:	5

Description  Benefits  Supplemental Questions
This is specialized recreation work in monitoring swimming activities and enforcing water safety rules and regulations at a public pool. Work involves responsibility for observing swimmers, leading swimming activities, and enforcing water safety rules and regulations in accordance with standard practices. Work also involves instructing patrons and performing routine cleaning and maintenance duties. Work is performed under immediate supervision and is reviewed by a supervisor through discussions and observations. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed at a public aquatic facility. Work exposes employee to potential chemical hazards and physical hazards. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work requires frequent physical effort such as sitting, waling, standing, climbing, swimming, and lifting and carrying light to heavy objects. Work also requires physical dexterity in the frequent use of hand-to-eye coordination and manipulative skills using fingers, limbs and body in swimming and operating pool equipment.
Essential and Marginal Functions of Work:
Monitors swimming activities and enforces water safety rules and regulations; observes swimmers; rescues swimmers in distress; administers first aid; teaches water exercise classes; assists in setting up and preparing for swim meets and events. Answers inquiries and provides information pertaining to the pool, its facilities, schedules and fees. Assists in pool cleaning and maintenance; checks and adjusts chemical balance of pool water; keeps the pool deck and adjoining areas clean and free of potential hazards. Assists in maintaining life saving equipment; answers the telephone; operates the cash register and receives fees; keeps attendance records. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of the methods, principles and techniques involved in lifesaving, first aid and water safety. Ability to swim proficiently and effectively perform lifesaving duties. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other employees, patrons who use the pool, and the general public.
Minimum Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the above listed knowledge, skills and abilities. For seasonal, part-time positions, high school students are encouraged to apply. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid Certification American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer