Job Description

Description

This position is responsible to help support the City of Merriam's mission by helping to present a safe, sanitary, friendly, and fun patron experience, performing duties in a safe manner, while promoting the City's values.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Provide a high level of hospitality to patrons of the Community Center to include guest assistance in the pool areas and in general, when needed.
• Understand and enforce all facility policies.
• Guard and attend to swimmers at the Community Center, enforcing rules and policies.
• Administer first aid, CPR, and emergency/safety procedures, as necessary.
• Perform swimming, diving, and rescue maneuvers.
• Attend mandatory trainings and in-services.
• Inspect and evaluate various pool equipment and report signs of wear to the supervisor.
• Prevent, report, and document all accidents.
• Perform light maintenance duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and emptying trash to ensure a sanitary and clean patron experience.
• Carry out all duties in a safe manner and in keeping with industry standards.
• Promote the values of the City at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 15 years of age
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or nationally recognized training program; or ability to obtain
• CPR for Professional Rescuer Certification, or ability to obtain
• Current American Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguard Certification; or ability to obtain
• Must be a strong swimmer with ability to perform rescue functions in water and on land.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze situations and use effective judgement in response.
• Ability to remain alert for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in climate controlled indoor pool environment and in the open-air during summer months.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to type with minimal errors.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all members of the public.

Job Tags

Summer work,

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