Lifeguard - Seasonal

Salary: $15.30 - $18.27 Hourly
Location : Windsor, CO
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 202300133
Department: Parks, Recreation, and Culture
Division: Aquatics
Opening Date: 03/06/2024
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Hiring Range: The base/starting wage for this position is $15.30 per hour, which increases based on years of service/experience.
Work Schedule: Shifts vary, must be able to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, weekends, midday, and evening shifts.
NATURE OF WORK
As a member of the Parks, Recreation & Culture Division, this position is responsible for overall safety and conduct of the patrons using the pool and enforcement of the governing policies, rules and regulations in the pool area.
Lifeguards may work at either the indoor or outdoor pool. The outdoor pool is typically open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
This position requires work throughout the week as well as evenings and weekends. This temporary employment may be scheduled through the year on a full-time basis depending on the needs of the Town, but will not exceed six months in length (or 1,040 hours, whichever comes first).
Please note that Town employees (including seasonal employees) may only be employed in one classification at any one given time
Individuals in this position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the Town's PRIDE philosophies and the Town's Equal Opportunity Employment policy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Lifeguards work under the direct supervision and/or leadership of the Head Guard, Pool Manager, or Recreation Coordinator - Aquaticsto carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.
SUPERVISION/LEADERSHIP EXERCISED
No supervisory responsibilities or control exercised.
Essential Job Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Lifeguard is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles and requirements as determined by the town, department, division, and pursuant to laws, regulation and practices. Incumbents in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive:

• Monitors activities and directs scanning of the swimming pool and adjacent areas to prevent injuries, accidents, or drownings; maintains order.
• Rescues swimmers in distress and/or danger of drowning within 30 seconds of recognizing distress and administers appropriate response.
• Assures the maximum safety of pool patrons.
• Performs regular safety inspections of pools and equipment to reduce hazards and to provide maximum safety to the patrons.
• Attempts to modify dangerous guest behaviors and enforce all pool rules and regulations by strongly and quickly addressing behaviors to guests of all ages and/or guardians of underage guests.
• Administers emergency care (Basic Life Support/CPR/AED) and first aid treatment as necessary.
• Effectively handles complaints and disciplinary problems involving patrons of the pool.
• Must consistently attend scheduled in-service trainings to maintain a working knowledge of current lifeguarding techniques and procedures related to rescue of drowning swimmers including rescue skills, Basic Life Support (CPR/AED Skills), and basic First Aid.
• Effectively demonstrates the lifeguard deck rotational system for monitoring the pools and all other pool deck operations.
• When not performing lifeguard skills, will perform maintenance and cleaning duties to keep aquatic facilities healthy and enjoyable.
• Operate and maintain the pool equipment; conduct daily walk-through of facility to ensure appropriate appearance and clean of debris; document needed repairs and maintenance.
• Assists in facilitating emergency action procedures for the aquatic and facility areas
• Demonstrates safe work habits with awareness of co-worker and public safety.
• Handles various reports and records such as chemical logs, incident reports, and equipment safety checks.
• Assists other aquatic staff members as needed.
• Ensures safety regulations and procedures are adhered to.
• Performs related work as required and assigned.
• Utilize When2Work to access schedule and request time off.

OTHER DUTIES
Depending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following:

• Performs research as directed, such as discovering new technology or tools, market research, etc.
• Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the Town.
• Assists other Town departments/divisions, as necessary.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Previous lifeguarding experience preferred, but not required.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

• Must have current Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications.
• Swim Lesson Instructor or Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge oflifeguarding methods and techniques to enforce aquatic safety and accident prevention.
• Knowledge of the Town of Windsor Aquatics Handbook.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the Town and the recreation department.
• Knowledge of blood borne pathogens and how to properly dispose of them.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to react quickly and accurately in emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain composure during mentally, physically, and emotionally stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and effectively with people inside and outside the organization using verbal and written methods.
• Ability to perform the necessary functions of the position and to make appropriate decisions consistent with the job expectations and position description.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress.
• Skills in preparing written incident reports.
• Skilled in operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
• Knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices.
• Ability to perform routine mechanical and chemical pool maintenance.
• Ability to identify and correct facility safety hazards.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and patrons; deal tactfully with the public.
• Ability to use good judgment and make sound decisions in stressful or emergency situations.
• Ability to accurately complete a variety of forms, logs and reports.
• Sufficient strength to make rescues and lift 50 lbs.; able to carry a rescue tube for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform rescue and lifeguard skills based upon American Red Cross Lifeguard Training criteria on a daily basis.

MATERIALS and EQUIPMENT USED
Materials and equipment used include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Equipment: Position requires use of a variety of equipment: computers, tablets or other digital equipment, digital cameras, copiers, printers, scanners, fax machines, telephones. Rescue tubes, first aid equipment, personal protective equipment, and Automatic External Defibrillators.
• Materials: Position requires use of a variety of potentially hazardous chemicals for cleaning purposes and to maintain proper water chemistry.

Additional Information
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to swim, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Hearing and visual acuity must be sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee would encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Work environment may consist of a normal office environment with moderate levels of noise. Contact with the public, coworkers, managers, supervisors and others where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered or presented is a daily requirement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lifeguards may be exposed to potential hazards including toxic or caustic chemicals and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Physical demands are described as heavy (exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally in tandem, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects). Ability to climb ladder.
Safety Sensitive: This position is not considered safety sensitive because the incumbent does not operate a commercial motor vehicle, as a regular function of his/her daily job duties.
Note: This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all the requirements, duties, tasks, roles or responsibilities associated with the position. Nothing in this position description restricts the town's ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.
The Town of Windsor will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc.
The town will make reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the town or cause a direct threat to health or safety. The town will make reasonable accommodation(s) for employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief, unless doing so poses undue hardship on the town. Employees and/or applicants needing such accommodation are instructed to contact the Human Resources Department.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
01
Do you understand the base/starting wage for this position is $15.30 per hour, which increases based on years of service/experience?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you at least 15 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess any of the following certifications? (Select all that apply)

• Lifeguard Certified
• First Aid Certified
• CPR Certified
• Swim Lesson Instructor Certified
• Water Safety Instructor Certified
• None of the Above

Required Question