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POSITION TITLE: Lifeguard
DIVISION: Recreation & Facilities
REPORTS TO: Recreation Services Assistant Manager
FLSA STATUS: Part-Time; Non-Exempt
PAY RANGE:

Monday-Friday Opening and Daytime Lifeguards:

5am-5pm, Starting at $17.50

Purpose of Position:

This position’s principle duty is to provide a safe environment for all guests. Lifeguards need to ensure safety of guests of Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation by preventing and responding to emergencies, enforcing policies and procedures, while demonstrating exemplary customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises pool and surrounding areas to ensure guest safety.
• Maintains surveillance of guests in the facility; acts immediately, appropriately and calmly to secure safety of guests in the event of emergency.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Responds and provides CPR and first aid for emergencies at the MCC facilities, in a calm and professional manner.
• Assists in implementing Emergency Action Plan.
• Secures all facilities upon closing and other periods where there will be no supervision by lifeguards.
• Completes all required reports and paperwork in the time required by report or paperwork.
• Responsible for the safety and satisfaction of every guest at the MCC.
• Provides reliable attendance and is punctual to ensure the pools are staffed.
• Exhibits respect, honesty, open communication, and commitment to the success of all aquatics and Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation teammates and guests.
• Secures all facilities upon closing and other periods where there will be no supervision by lifeguards.
• Enforces CCPR rules consistently among all guests.
• Ensures that all equipment malfunctions are reported immediately.
• Ensures that all hazardous conditions are reported immediately.
• Responds to questions and needs of guests and management.
• Ensures all areas within aquatics are well maintained and cleaned, including grounds, restrooms, locker rooms, and concession area.
• Effectively works within a group setting to ensure safety of patrons.
• Attends all MCC trainings including (but not limited to): in-service trainings and organizational meetings.
• Completes other assignments as indicated by Recreation Services Manager or his/her designee.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to see, talk, and hear to fulfill job duties.
• Ability to swim, stand, walk, kneel, bend over, use hands & feet, climb, and balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by the lifeguard are close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and focusing ability.
• Able to work within moderate to loud environments associated with indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The lifeguard should be able to identify various sounds such as cries for help and splashing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and be able to handle heavier loads in an emergency.
• Able to stay in a level of physical conditioning sufficient enough to complete monthly in-service skills and training goals as defined by management.
• Work in swimming pool environment, including humidity, cold, rain, extreme heat and sun, and within moderate to loud sounds.
• Able to maintain mental alertness and focus for periods exceeding one hour.
• Effectively enforce applicable safety and health regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, participants, instructors and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to give and understand oral instructions

Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Required to possess current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, including First Aid, CPR/AED, and prefer Emergency Oxygen.
• Successful completion of the Monon Community Center Lifeguard Skills Test.

Must Complete Prior to Starting with Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

• Must pass a background check that encompasses national, state and local searches upon hire and throughout employment.

The Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, ancestry, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.