Student Trainee Lead Lifeguard

• Leads three or more lifeguards in the performance of lifeguard and related swimming facility duties.
• Monitors activities within assigned swimming facility. Observes the condition and behavior of swimmers to ascertain any potential problems.
• Rescues and resuscitates individuals in danger of drowning and renders first aid to injuries. Uses a variety of techniques such as artificial respiration, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and first aid.
• Cleans and maintains the swimming facility. Cleans swimming assigned areas such as bathrooms, decks, locker rooms, showers, and pool according to established schedules and instructions.
• Performs gate control duties. Verifies that customers are authorized to use facility by checking appropriate identification. Collects admission fees, makes change, and completes appropriate administrative documents, and turns in daily cashier reports. May make deposits.
• Conducts swimming lessons following prescribed lesson plan. Participates in required in-service training and maintains currency, capability, and certifications to perform lifesaving and water rescue, to administer basic first aid and CPR, and to provide water safety instruction for the activities and skill levels taught.

General Experience: Six months of general experience (1) in any type of work that demonstrates the applicants ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with [insert examples of subject matter or processes specific for the occupation].
OR
Education: Successful completion of 1 year of study above high school. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
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Mandatory requirement for proof of three (3) types of certification prior to employment as a lifeguard:
- A current and valid nationally recognized lifeguard certification covering lifesaving and water rescue methods, skills, and procedures
- A current and valid nationally recognized basic first aid certification
- A current and valid nationally recognized CPR certification, which includes adult, child, and infant procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of a variety of lifesaving, first aid, CPR, water safety instruction, and associated techniques and procedures as would be acquired through previous experience.
2. Knowledge of a variety of swimming facility rules, work procedures, equipment, and materials to perform standing, recurring tasks, and special tasks such as providing swimming lessons under specific instructions from the supervisor.
3. Demonstrated current physical ability to swim to and rescue swimmers of all age groups up to and including adult and to administer CPR to adults, children, and infants.
4. Ability to orient lower graded employees, distribute/balance work assignments, and monitor work accomplishment.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, orally.

This position has an education requirement. You will be required to provide official transcripts or proof of enrollment to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Position requires pre-employment screening for swimming ability, rescue skills, and CPR skills.
2. Participation in required in-service training and maintenance of physical capabilities to perform rescues throughout the period of employment are conditions of employment for this position. All certifications must remain current during the period of employment.
3. If position is identified as having "regular contact with children" (e.g., youth swim lessons instructor) in accordance with public law, a criminal background check must be completed.
4. Some physical exertion is required in effecting a swimming rescue. Must be able to lift and carry 45 pounds and over. Much of the time is spent sitting, standing, or walking; however, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, or reaching is required. A physical may be required.
5. May be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

• Enrolled or accepted for enrollment and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) from an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school.
• Enrolled or attending on at least a half-time basis as defined by the institution
• Meet the qualification standards of the position
• A U.S. citizen or a national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island). Non-citizens may be eligible for employment if:
  • Permitted by the DoD Appropriation Act
  • Eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws