Position Summary
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This is an unclassified at-will position.
AQUATICS AIDE - Hourly Rate $13.00 :
Perform a variety of clerical tasks in support of assigned area to include assisting with cashiering, basic sorting, filing and / or copying;
assist with the instruction of aquatic swimming and safety courses; and assist in general maintenance and upkeep of the Aquatics facility.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug / alcohol testing.
LIFEGUARD / SWIM INSTRUCTOR - Hourly Rate $13.50 :
Monitor activities in City swimming areas; prevent accidents and provide customer service and assistance to swimmers while keeping a safe aquatic environment;
rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid as needed; assist with the instruction of aquatic swimming and safety courses and assist in general maintenance and upkeep of the swimming facility.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug / alcohol testing.
HEAD LIFEGUARD - Hourly Rate $15.00 :
Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for ensuring safety at City swimming pools;
instruct swimming, lifesaving and safety courses; assist in general maintenance and upkeep of the swimming facility and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug / alcohol testing.
POOL SUPERVISOR - Hourly Rate $16.50 :
Supervise employees at an assigned City swimming facility; maintain facility according to State, City and department regulations; assist in public relations.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug / alcohol testing.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
AQUATICS AIDE :
Must be at least 16 years old. Applicants 15 years of age may be eligible for the entry level position with a required work permit.
Office and / or clerical support experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Possession of a valid water attraction lifeguard certificate or swim lesson instructor certificate if teaching swimming lessons within three (3) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid Cash Handling certification from the City of Albuquerque within three (3) months from date of hire.
LIFEGUARD INSTUCTOR :
Must be at least 15 years old. Applicants 15 years of age may be eligible for the entry level position with a required work permit.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Possession of a valid CPR, first aid and lifeguard certificate.
HEAD LIFEGUARD :
Must be at least 18 years old. Three (3) seasons (Summer, Spring, Fall and / or Winter) as a lifeguard. Supervisor and / or lead experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Possession of a valid CPR, first aid and lifeguard certificate.
POOL SUPERVISOR :
Three (3) seasons (Summer, Spring, Fall and / or Winter) of aquatic program experience. Supervisor and / or lead experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid CPR, first aid and lifeguard certificate.
Possession of a valid CPR instructor, first aid instructor and lifeguard instructor certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid Certified Pool Operator's certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid Cash Handling certification from the City of Albuquerque within six (6) months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge
Dependent on position
- Principles and procedures of clerical support
- Basic office procedures, methods and computer equipment
- Principles and procedures of filing
- Principles and procedures of basic swimming and water safety
- Operations, services and activities of a swimming pool program
- Principles and practices of pool lifeguarding to include basic swimming strokes and rescues
- Identify unsafe or hazardous situations
- Principles and procedures of water safety, lifeguarding, first aid and C.P.R.
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and safety regulations
- Principles and practices of pool lifeguarding
- Principles of lead supervision and training
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Water chemistry, pool filtration, chlorinating, electrical motors and pumps
- Methods techniques of providing swimming instruction
- Basic cash handling principles and procedures
- Operational characteristics of swimming pool equipment and machinery
- Use of pool chemicals and water chemistry
Preferred Skills & Abilities
Dependent on position
- Learn and perform basic clerical duties
- Operate a variety of office equipment in a safe and effective manner
- Respond to emergency and hazardous situations
- Basic understanding of swimming and assist with training all age ranges
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Respond to emergency and hazardous situations
- Basic swimming ability and assist with training all age ranges
- Swim skillfully
- Evaluate an emergency situation and to act decisively and effectively
- Administer artificial respiration according to the prescribed method
- Handle crowds and direct individuals and groups
- Lead, organize and review the work of staff in the area of work assigned
- Cash register operation and cash handling
- Must be able to do work shift work
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
- Independently perform the most difficult tasks assigned to swimming pool staff
- Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures
- Operate a variety of swimming pool equipment in a safe and effective manner
- Perform lifeguarding tasks in a safe and effective manner
- Respond to emergency situations and perform first aid as necessary
- Instruct students in swimming and water safety techniques
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
- Meeting required standards as established for lifeguards
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Select, train, and evaluated qualified swimming instructors and lifeguard staff
- Interpret and explain City policies and procedures