Lifeguard Assistant (Security)

POSITION TITLE: Lifeguard Assistant

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Tamaya Wellness Center (TWC) SUPERVISOR: Aquatics Supervisor

GRADE: NE1

Position Summary:

Works under the supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor. Lifeguards Assistants are responsible for ensuring safety and cleanliness within the aquatics area. Ensure all policies and safety precautions are adhered to. *This position will work evenings, and weekends; hours will vary depending on the activities scheduled.*

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Ensures Safety in the pool area at all times.

Assist in Teaching individual and/or group swimming lessons.

Assist in basic pool maintenance and maintaining water quality standards.

Monitors individuals using the aquatic facilities to include operation and safety of equipment.

Assists the recreation program as needed.

Reports any unusual activity or unsafe conditions to management.

Performs additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.

Knowledge to perform in any emergency situation.

Performs additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in High school or GED program. Must be able to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard certification. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico drivers license and be insurable under the Pueblos insurance.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Certifications:

Must be an excellent swimmer.

Ability to work under limited supervision.

Ability to work with children, adults, and seniors.

Knowledge of general safety rules, equipment, games, and operating procedures.

Ability to read signs and labels and follow directions.

Ability to be flexible to changing schedules.

Knowledge of First Aid and CPR.

Physical Demands:

Specific required movements include the following: Trunk-bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, carry. Arms-reach, carries lift, twists, and rotates. Legs- lift, push, pull, twists, and rotate. Hands-grasp, manipulate, bilateral coordination, eye and hand coordination. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Duties may involve walking, standing for long periods of time, sitting and crouching, swimming, water rescues and practice. Duties also involve adjusting pool chemistry and equipment when necessary.

Position Notes

Must be able to work long hours under occasionally stressful conditions. Subject to hazards that may cause personal bodily harm, smoke, common colds, influenza, dust, odors, chemicals, and elevated noise levels. Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard, soft, and slippery surfaces. Also on soft carpeted floors, cement structures, aquatic related entertainment equipment and structures.

Acknowledgment:

I acknowledge that I have received, reviewed, and fully understand the above job description. I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined. I understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential functions described therein, under any and all conditions as described in order to stay in good standing with my job. I further understand that my job may change according to the needs of my department or the Pueblo. If I have any questions about job duties not specified in this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or the Human Resources Manager.