Lifeguard

Job Summary

Under immediate supervision of the Pool Manager, this employee is responsible for the overall safety and order of swimming pool patrons.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• It is the duty of this employee to keep close watch over pools insuring safety of the participants. Keep the area clean and make sure all participants follow rules as set forth by the department. Perform other related tasks as requested by the Recreation Coordinator.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
N/A

Experience
Prior Lifeguard experience preferred

Licenses or Certifications Required
Advanced Lifesaving, Water Safety, and CPR

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Ability to:

• Keep close watch over pools insuring safety of the participants.
• Keep area clean and make sure all participants follow rules as set forth by the department.
• Perform other related tasks as requested by the Recreation Coordinator.
• Must see well enough to observe safety violations in and around swimming pools
• Agile enough to climb lifeguard safety stand
• Hear well enough to identify cries and/or other sounds of distress
• Speak clearly and loudly enough to address and be heard by large active groups
• Strong enough to pull human body to safety
• Work flexible hours
• Communicate and interact with individuals of various races, educational levels and social groups
• Perform duties with minimal supervision
• Exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with coworkers and the general public

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein 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, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Outdoors

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Recreation Coordinator, other Parks and Recreation employees and patrons.

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1103 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop off on Mondays from 2 to 5 p.m., Eastern Time, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Eastern Time. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.