LIFEGUARD/LIFEGUARD-IPAP/LIFEGUARD-INSTRUCTOR



Job Details

LIFEGUARD/LIFEGUARD-IPAP/LIFEGUARD-INSTRUCTOR
Employer

City of Thornton

Salary

$19,718.00 - $27,164.00 Annually

Location

CO 80233, CO

Job Type

SEASONAL PART-TIME

Job Number

09-00098

Department

Community Services

Division

Recreation

Opening Date

06/29/2009

Closing Date

Continuous

SUMMARY

Performs lifeguard duties and lifesaving procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs life guarding duties. Ensures the safety of guests by observing swimmers. Performs lifesaving procedures as necessary. Provides quality customer service; enforces policies, rules, and regulations; governs the conduct of patrons using the pool. Assists with accident prevention through enforcement of policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct of patrons using the pool. Assists in completing routine safety checks of pools, equipment and surrounding aquatic area in order to maintain safety and health standards. Assists in performing routine cleaning, maintenance and repairs of aquatic equipment. Ensures all possible safety measures are observed. Responds to emergency situations as required and maintains accurate accident and incident reports. Complies with City and departmental rules and regulations, policies, and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Lifeguard – IPAP / Lifeguard – Instructor:
In addition to the duties above:
Instructs swim lessons; keeps accurate records of lessons being taught; distributes swimming lesson report cards to participants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:
Must be at least 16 years of age.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

Lifeguard:
Ellis and Associates National Pool and Water Park Lifeguard certification, which includes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certificate and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Lifeguard – IPAP:
In addition to the above requirements:
Must successfully pass IPAP training.

Lifeguard – Instructor:
In addition to the above requirements:
Must possess a current WSI certification.

TESTING PROCEDURES

The City of Thornton conducts pre-employment drug testing and a background investigation as a condition of employment.

The City of Thornton offers employees an outstanding benefits package.  Benefit eligibility is based on the status of the position applied for.  Benefits offered may include the following depending on the status of the position:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Options
• Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Retiree Health Savings Plan
• Pension Plan & Deferred Compensation Plans
• Short & Long-term Disability Plans
• Paid Holidays
• In-House Training Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Employer
City of Thornton
Address
9500 Civic Center Drive

Thornton, Colorado, 80229
Phone
303-538-7245

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