Lifeguard (Hourly) - Swim & Fitness Center

Hourly Lifeguard

The Hourly Lifeguard position is responsible for ensuring the safety of guests, surveillance of the pool facility and surrounding areas, enforcement of policies, rules, and regulations, and governing the conduct of guests using a municipal swimming pool. Position requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays, and requires ability to travel to work at all City facility pools as needed. This position requires a commitment of a minimum of 12 hours per week. Recreation staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants. This position is classified as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work. Employees in this position may be subject to random drug testing and / or heightened supervision per the personnel policies and rules.

The full salary range for this position is $16.87 - $21.42 Hourly. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.

Organizational Competencies and Cultural Values / General Competencies

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission : The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service People Integrity Respect Innovation Teamwork). This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department's mission : Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy. Every employee in this position must be able to :

• Demonstrate preventative lifeguarding and current lifeguard techniques, standards, and procedures related to rescue of a drowning swimmers or any user in a distressful situation in or around the swimming pool
• Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations by making proper judgments as to the correct course of action
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning
• Pass the City of Westminster's swim and lifeguard skills test
• Demonstrate first aid procedures common in swimming pool operations
• Demonstrate CPR and rescue breathing skills within certification standards, and the use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
• Work courteously with the public and support the City of Westminster guest service philosophy and the SPIRIT values (service, pride, integrity, responsibility, innovation, teamwork)

All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently, effectively and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership for delivering a high quality product or service, have regular and punctual attendance, and effectively handle emergency situations.

Job Specific Functions

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks

1. Monitors activities in swimming pool areas to prevent drownings, injuries, or accidents

2. Responds appropriately to emergencies

3. Provides quality swim lesson instruction

4. Participates in all maintenance and cleaning duties including, but not limited to pool, locker rooms, deck, and surrounding facilities

5. Effectively enforces pool rules while following department guest host philosophy

6. Participates in and attends monthly in-service trainings

7. Maintains regular and punctual attendance Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Instructs swimming classes of various age groups and ability levels

2. Maintains records of activity levels and usage

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.

Position Requirements / Working Conditions / Pre-Employment Requirements

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications

Required :

Preferred :

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Physical Requirements :

Working Conditions :

Work is constantly performed in a high volume indoor pool setting with constant exposure to loud noise and wet / humid conditions. Work includes periods of high activity and stress during emergencies. Sufficient physical strength, stamina, and conditioning are needed to rescue swimmers in danger of drowning who may resist rescue.

Required Materials and Equipment :

Knowledge of lifeguard equipment to include but not limited to rescue tubes, backboards, bag valve masks, AED, whistles, chemical testing kits, basic pool chemicals, telephones, two-way radios, and megaphones. Uses cleaning chemicals and cleaning equipment such as pool vacuum, hose, pressure washer, and scrubbers. Operates personal computers and other standard office equipment.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the United States and must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, and substance screen. There may be additional pre-employment requirements depending on the nature of the position.

We are a caring, courteous, team-oriented organization committed to public service excellence. Employees thrive in a culture that is respectful, professional and diverse. Our work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees. Westminster is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.