Lifeguard Jobs

• 50% off food at the GOWP Concessions stand for all staff.
• FREE membership to the Bob Burger Recreation Center (a $400 value).
• Invites to fun social events throughout the season.
• Five FREE Buddy Passes to the Great Outdoors Waterpark (a $50 value).
• Complete uniform: Shirt, shorts, swimsuit, hat, and whistle. Plus, bonus swag throughout the season (a $150 value).
• FREE American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid/AED, and Waterpark Certification (a $400 value).

• Attend and participate in scheduled meetings and bi-monthly in-service trainings as required.
• Perform rescues and administer First Aid according to standards as needed.
• Set a good example for all aquatic employees in conduct, dress and manners.
• Respond quickly to emergencies.
• Ensure all paperwork, i.e., course records, accident reports, etc., are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Act as problem solver.
• Continuously scan pools for patrons in distress.
• Conduct routine safety checks of equipment and staff.
• Perform related work as required and assigned by Head Lifeguard.
• Enforce all City policies, pool rules, and regulations involving the operation of the pool.
• Enforce all rules and policies, clean and maintain facility.

KNOWLEDGE: American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid; knowledge of departmental rules concerning the area in which assigned; and of Lifeguard philosophies, policies and procedures; teaching methods and techniques.
SKILL: Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
ABILITY: Prevent accidents; deal tactfully with the public, sufficient strength to make rescues; stand for extended time periods; work in loud, stressful environment; remain calm in emergency situations.

May be restricted to age requirements as specified by FLSA:

• After school hours, no minor under the age of sixteen is permitted to work in excess of six hours unless the next day is not a school day and also not permitted to work between the hours of 9:30 pm and 5:00 am.
• Minors from sixteen (16) to eighteen (18) cannot work more than eight hours in any twenty-four-hour period.
• On school days, during school hours, no minor under the age of sixteen shall be permitted employment except as provided by a school release permit.