Department: Parks and Recreation
Reports to: Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
Location: Roeland Park Aquatics Center
Days/Hours: Varied Schedule, 30-40 hours/week
Beginning Wage: $16-$18/hour based on experience
FLSA: Part-time, Non-exempt
JOB SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining safety at the Roeland Park Aquatic Center. Lifeguards assist distressed swimmers, correct infractions of pool rules and regulations of pool patrons and provide first aid to pool patrons in need. Lifeguard staff is required to attend regular training throughout pool season. All Aquatic Center staff assists with facility cleaning daily, pre-season and post season. Lifeguards will complete lifeguard certification course conducted by the Parks and Recreation Superintendent under CDC recommended first responder guidelines.
BUSINESS EXPECTATIONS:?
- a) Exhibits positive attitude and values which align with municipal public service.
- b) Attends work regularly and is punctual.
- c) Behaves professionally and presents a professional business appearance.
- d) Conducts self in such a way as it reflects positively on the City.
- e) Fosters positive working relationships with all City staff.
- f) Learns and understands the safe practices for the job being performed and complies with the safe work practices and personal protective requirements for the job.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Director of Public Works.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to swim 50 meters without assistance.
- Ability to tread water without use of hands for 1 minute.
- Ability to retrieve 10 lb. brick from the bottom of the Roeland Park Aquatic Center dive well.
- Knowledge of and ability to complete basic cleaning and organizing tasks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- The applicant must pass a background check and drug test.
- Must be at least 15 years of age.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Requirements: Tasks involve frequent walking, standing; some lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight (25-50 lbs.); and the operation of office equipment and hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe and/or productive operations.
Environmental Requirements: Tasks may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as inclement weather, heat, and extreme cold.
Sensory Requirements: Tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Task requires oral communications ability.
Reasonable Accommodation(s): Reasonable accommodation(s) if needed will be provided for the employee to perform the required job with adequate strength, dexterity, coordination and visual acuity and in a manner that does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others in the workplace.
SELECTION GUIDELINES:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
