Search jobs > Peoria, AZ > Lifeguard

Lifeguard - Swim Team

Peoria Unified School District
Peoria, AZ
Full-time

Job Summary :

To obtain employment as a lifeguard, one has to be an excellent swimmer along with possessing certification in lifesaving particularly the Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving Certificate.

Specific training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is also one of the prerequisites for this position.

Essential Functions : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.

This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following. Other duties may be assigned :

  • Maintain continuous surveillance of people in swimming pools
  • Ensure appropriate headcount of people involved in a watersport
  • Call out warnings to people who are in imminent danger
  • Provide safety information to people prior to them indulging in a water sport
  • Supervise swimmers to ensure that they are swimming within the safety protocols
  • Spot hazards or potential hazards and take measures to prevent accidents or injuries
  • Control and report unruly behavior
  • Perform rescues in the event of drowning or swimming accidents
  • Perform first aid and CPR according to the demands of adverse situations
  • Check safety of rescue tubes and buoys and perform needed maintenance
  • Ensure that all pool equipment is stored safely and that any lost items are kept in a safe place
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
  • Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment physical skills evaluation as stipulated by the department.
  • Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
  • Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
  • Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
  • Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : 6 months to 1 year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

CPR Certified; Current certification as Lifeguard by a recognized source of training.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

  • Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background check
  • May be required to work outside normal working hours
  • Must have at the time of application and must maintain a valid Arizona driver's license
  • 30+ days ago
Related jobs
Peoria Unified School District
Peoria, Arizona

To obtain employment as a lifeguard, one has to be an excellent swimmer along with possessing certification in lifesaving particularly the Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving Certificate. Supervise swimmers to ensure that they are swimming within the safety protocols. Maintain continuous surveillance of p...

Promoted
Belmont Village
Sun City, Arizona

Prior experience as a dining room server in a fast casual or fine dining restaurant. ...

Promoted
Staffmark Group
Goodyear, Arizona

Warehouse Sanitation Worker daily tasks include general sanitation, maintain cleanliness of break room, office areas, warehouse, and restrooms. Staffmark is hiring a Warehouse Sanitation Worker in Goodyear, AZ. ...

Promoted
Maricopa Community College District
Glendale, Arizona

The certified lifeguard is primarily responsible for the safety of the swimmers/patrons using the pool and facilities. The lifeguard arrives 15 minutes prior to lap swim/class and remains 15 minutes after for set up and clean-up of pool equipment. The lifeguard is expected to be friendly and attenti...

Promoted
Compass Group Careers
Phoenix, Arizona

Operates Point of Sale system, assists the Chef, prepares coffee, and keeps the coffee and cashier stations clean. Performs cashier duties using the POS system. Provides service in all retail areas, including cashiering and line serving. Cashiers according to established procedures, maintaining cash...

Promoted
Magnetics
Phoenix, Arizona

Magnetics, a division of Spang & Company, has an opening for a .Buckeye and 51st Avenue) This position is responsible for receiving, storing, drawing, issuing, packing, shipping, and maintaining records of incoming and outgoing materials and products.A high school diploma and 1-3 years of equiva...

Promoted
Della Infotech Inc.
Phoenix, Arizona

Position: Production Technician.Client: Leading Electronics Industry.Location: Phoenix AZ 85034.Shift : Monday to Thursday - 5am to 3.The Production Technician I is responsible for performing low complexity builds of computing products in accordance with build plan.Installs system har...

Promoted
JCO Workforce Solutions
Goodyear, Arizona

JCO is currently on the lookout for hardworking Forklift Driver/Material Handler for one of our top clients! This dynamic company is one of the top construction companies in Data Center Construction and looking for hardworking people to add to their team. Ability to lift heavy material. ...

Promoted
FREEDOM SURVEILLANCE LLC
Phoenix, Arizona

Warehouse WorkerFULL OR PART TIME. Receives, stores, and issues materials, equipment, and other items from warehouse. Packs and unpacks items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards. Stores items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms...

Promoted
Southwest Forest Products
Phoenix, Arizona

The Material Handler position main function is either feeding lumber into a machine or off loading and stacking lumber onto a pallet in the saw mill process under supervision and direction of Mill manager. Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department superviso...