PART-TIME LIFEGUARD I

h2About the Department/h2pdivUnder general supervision, lifeguard multiple aquatic programs for the Sierra Vista Aquatic Center. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.brbrEssential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. Maintaining swimmer safety, water extraction, and basic life support measures. Exposures to blood-borne and air-borne pathogens through contact with bodily fluids or infected persons are an inherent risk of the position. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class./divbrdiv style="text-align: center;"APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS TO INCLUDE MORNING, EVENING AND WEEKEND SHIFTS. nbsp;RECREATION FACILITIES ARE OPEN FROM 0530-2000 AND INCLUDE HOURS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1650/jobpostings/image/SAFETY SENSITIVE STATEMENT 2023 (002).jpg" style="width: 582.0px;"/div/ph2Position Duties/h2pPerforms lifeguard duties and responsible for numerous aquatic activities such as lap swim, splash time, pool rentals and special events, also required to perform various daily facility and pool maintenance. Applicant must be able to work a flexible schedule; work hours will vary depending upon type of program that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Applicant may also be required to work non-aquatic department and city special events./ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pdivustrongKnowledge of:nbsp;/strong/ubrThe essential characteristics of a professional lifeguardbrInjury prevention and facility safetybrWater park lifeguarding. Pool rules, policies, procedures, and enforcementbrPreventing disease transmissionbrPrinciples, practices, and concepts of basic first aidbrbrustrongSkill in:/strong/ubrPatron surveillancebrPerforming procedures for a water emergencybrActivating an emergency action planbrPerforming cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the professional rescuer (CPR/PR)brAutomated External Defibrillation (AED) and Oxygen administrationbrCaring for head, neck, and back injuries in the water and on landbrCommunicating effectively, orally and in writingbrEstablishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the public and department staff/div/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pdivSubmission of high school diploma, GED, unless currently attending high school.brSubmission of certifications required, if applicable. Must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Applicant must pass in-person skills test. Successful completion of Lifeguard certification course required within 6 months of hire.brbrustrongRequired Certifications:/strong/ubrNonebrbrustrongDesired Certifications:/strong/ubr1. Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguardbr2. Current American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for the professional rescuerbr3. Current American Red Cross (ARC) First Aid for the professional rescuerbr4. Current American Red Cross (ARC) AEDbr5. American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygenbr6. American Red Cross (ARC) Water Park Lifeguard CertificationbrbrThe City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information.nbsp; The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.brnbsp;brThe City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.nbsp; Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.nbsp;/divdivstrongnbsp;/strong/div/p