CLASS TITLE:
Lifeguard (Part-Time)
PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION:
Responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by
preventing and responding to emergencies.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
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Recognize and respond effectively in
emergencies.
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Use communication signals to notify lifeguards
and call head guard when needing assistance.
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Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and
regulations.
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Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and
report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor.
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Complete records and reports.
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Participate in regular in-service training
sessions.-
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Maintain a polite, positive attitude when
dealing with the public. Use assertive
voice when enforcing rules to the public.
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Complete opening and closing tasks including equipment set-up, cleaning restroom facilities, power washing, vacuuming pools, picking up trash and testing chemicals.
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Performs other work as necessary and or as
assigned.
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Must report to
work on a regular and timely basis.
The duties listed above are
intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific
statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Lifeguard reports directly to
the Aquatic Supervisor.
The Lifeguard does not have any
direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Must be
at least 16 years of age. No previous
experience required.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Thorough knowledge and application of
lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques; an understanding of facility
characteristics, rules, policies and procedures; leadership and public
relations and decision making skills; knowledge of First Aid and CPR. Ability to swim and prepare administrative
paperwork. Ability to react calmly and
effectively in emergency situations.
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. On
a case-by-case basis, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee is
frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel;
reach with arms and hands. Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop,
kneel, crouch. Must be able to perform life
saving skills including lifting a person off of the bottom and out of the water
(average weight 150 pounds). Vision,
speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks; specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the
ability to adjust focus. Punctuality and reasonable attendance is
essential. Must submit to drug
screening and fitness to work physical exam.
Licenses and
Certificates: Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class D
driver’s license is required. Requires Lifeguard
Training Certification, Pro-Rescuer CPR, AED and First Aid Certification.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The employee is exposed to hot,
wet and humid conditions. The noise
level in the work environment is usually loud in the field. The employee is exposed to pool chemicals
that must be handled with extreme caution.
Requires ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as scheduled.
Notice: This classification is a “safety sensitive”
position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and
alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and
Alcohol Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a “safety sensitive” classification, the
employee will be subject to drug and alcohol testing including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included
in the drug panel screening. Possession
of a medical marijuana license will not excuse the employee from the testing
process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
MINIMUM PAY: $10.59/hr.
WORK HOURS: Varies according
to need including evenings, weekends and holidays. Twenty-nine (29) hours per week or less.
WORK LOCATION: City of
Muskogee Parks and Recreation Department, Recreation Division, Swim and Fitness
Center, 566 North 6th Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
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RESUMES
MAY BE SUBMITTED BUT WE REQUIRE OUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BE COMPLETED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION. We
can also fax, email or mail one to you or you can pick one up from the City of
Muskogee Human Resources Department at 505 Columbus Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Applications can be returned to the same address or by mail: City of
Muskogee, Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 1927, Muskogee, OK
74402-1927; by fax: 918-684-6223; or by email: jkennedy@muskogeeonline.org.
If you should have any questions, please call the Human Resources Department at
918-684-6221 or inquire in person at the address above or fax or email (above).
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: There
is no deadline for applications for this position – it will be open until
filled.
EOE