Part-time Indoor Lifeguard at City of Florissant – Florissant, Missouri

Rate: $16.25 hourly

Type: Part-time, not to exceed 28 hours weekly

***NOTE: This position is posted year-round and filled as needed.

General Purpose

Responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies, also, instructs aquatic programs and swim lessons at an indoor or outdoor pool environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Enforces all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Instructs pool programming and swim lessons.
• Responsible for vacuuming, skimming, and sweeping the pool and deck areas.
• Back-washes the pool, cleans the filters and chlorination equipment, checks water chemistry, completes and maintains proper documentation.
• Exhibits a professional image, behavior, appearance, and demeanor at all times.
• Maintains required certifications. Participates in regular in-service training sessions.
• Maintains fitness level (swimming skills, strength, and endurance).
• Works to assure that every patron has a positive experience. Responds to internal and external requests without delay.
• Maintains strict confidence in all matters, works well with fellow staff members, treats all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Appears at work on time and as scheduled. Is responsible and reliable in attendance.
• Handles equipment and resources in a proper manner for optimum usage.
• The most significant duties have been included in this description. This does not preclude the assignment of additional or developmental duties. The City reserves the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect duties assigned.
• This is a safety sensitive position
• Performs other duties as requested

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum age of 16 years of age, age 15 with a worker's permit.

Education and Experience:

1. High School (or equivalent) or in the process of obtaining a high school diploma.
2. Must be certified as a lifeguard through Jeff Ellis and Associates. (We are able to provide training if not already certified)

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran