The lifeguard serves at the pleasure of the Head Lifeguards and Pool Management. This position assists in the supervision of patrons of Veterans Memorial Pool. Lifeguards enforce policies and rules pertaining to water safety. Weekly hours are part time, seasonal (mid-April to September) not to exceed 40 hours per week. Weekly hours may vary depending on department needs and programming.

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

Duties can include any of the following:

• Lifeguards oversee water activities enforcing rules and policies as needed to ensure patron safety.
• Oversees the day to day water safety.
• Assist in preparation for special activities and events.
• Assist in rescue procedures and fulfill roles as outlined in Emergency Action Plan
• Assist in clean up and overall facility appearance as needed.

Community Relations:

Aquatics and aquatic programming are very important to the residents. The lifeguard will have to manage a number of requests and projects at one time. He/she may have to complete a number of tasks and responsibilities at one time, and must be prepared to deal with emergencies and stressful situations at any time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be at least 15 years of age.
• Current A.R.C. Lifeguard certification (classes are offered by PGVMP that require pre-registration)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to make sound decisions in a stressful aquatics environment. Some medium lifting involved.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Moderate physical activity. Requires standing and/or walking for more than 4 hours per day.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which requires following basic safety precautions and procedures.
• Good communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Good public relations and customer service skills under sometime stressful situations
• Ability to understand written and spoken instructions
• Ability to lift 15 to 50 pounds
• Ability to operate computers and related software programs and various office machines
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which requires following basic safety precautions and procedures.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

No previous experience required beyond that necessary to obtain Lifeguard Certification.

CONDITIONS

This position is expected to supervise, oversee and monitor all areas of the pool deck, in all weather conditions. They will be expected to lift, carry and manage equipment. They may have to work odd or long hours at a time to complete special requests or projects and participate in or coordinate evening and off-hour activities. Hours may include weekends and some holidays. Hours may vary as season and activities dictate. This position may also at times participate in and lead strenuous physical activities.

**Note that most PGVMP applications will be reviewed in March/April 2023.