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Indy Gov Thatcher - Year Round Lifeguard in Indianapolis, Indiana
Thatcher - Year Round Lifeguard
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Thatcher - Year Round Lifeguard
Salary
$15.75 Hourly
Location
Thatcher Park, IN
Job Type
Part-time Limited Benefits
Job Number
08220
Department
DPR-Aquatics
Opening Date
03/18/2024
Closing Date
8/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Position Summary
Position is responsible for everyday operational tasks at assigned park location under the supervision and direction of the Pool Manager or Head Lifeguard.
Position Responsibilities
Lifeguards and scans assigned zone of protection.
Enforces rules and performs proper rotation.
Provides safety assistance, rescues, emergency actions and first aid when necessary.
Monitors participants and users of the facility.
Provides the highest attention to safety for participants, self and fellow employees.
Follows all established protocol for biohazard materials.
Follows all aquatic facility rules and protects self from sun exposure.
Immediately reports any hazardous conditions to supervisor, including inability or scan zone due to weather or other conditions.
Maintains minimum number of in-service hours required by department and meet minimum standards for both independent and internal performance audits.
Cleans and polices grounds, pool deck and bath house facilities.
Assists with accident reports, chemical level testing and reporting, answering phones, communicating with the public, facility inspections and pool vacuuming.
Teaches, coaches, and assists with lessons, swim team, other programs and special events at location.
Provides for the supervision and safe operation of all aquatic programs.
Answers phones and communicates with the public.
Assists with water testing, third party accident reports, program registration and class lists and swim lesson records.
Adheres to department policy and procedure at aquatic location.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications
High school diploma and/or equivalent preferred. Licenses/Certifications required or ability to obtain: Lifeguard License required. Water Safety Instructor desired. Ability to communicate effectively. Customer service and people oriented. Ability to follow established procedures, policies and protocol.
Independent Judgment
Established policies and procedures control actions. Independent judgment is utilized when there are no available policies and procedures and errors in judgment may cause serious risk and significant liability. Incumbent will be required to exercise good judgment in the areas of aquatic safety. Incumbent will be required to make quick, concise and correct decisions that may affect the health, safety and well being of pool patrons and staff. This position will work under the supervision of the Park Manager, Pool Manager or Head Lifeguard.