Lifeguard

Job Description:

Lifeguard

Description

Several seasonal & part-time positions available with the Parks & Recreation Department, Community Services Division located at Gregg Klice Community Center, 1600 Buck O'Neil Way and at Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63rd St.
Salary Range: $16.12-$24.58/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Gregg-Klice: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Friday, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., or Saturday-Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Southeast: Work hours will vary, evenings and weekends.
Application Deadline Date: December 31, 2024


Responsibilities

• Rescues swimmers who are tired or having difficulties and responds to emergencies.
• Applies artificial respiration or Cardio- Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), if necessary.
• Administers first aid to cuts and other injuries suffered by swimmers.
• Conducts and monitors aquatics activities.
• Teaches or assists in teaching swimming and life saving techniques.
• Officiates at water contests and exhibitions.
• Opens, secures, and cleans program areas before and after program use.
• Observes and enforces all rules and regulations of the facility and informs patrons of the rules.
• Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility.
• Makes routine chlorine tests of the swimming pool water.
• Attends monthly in-service training sessions.
• Completes all appropriate daily paperwork and trainings during shift.
• Inspects program areas and equipment and recommends maintenance and repair as needed.
• Issues, receives, and controls the use of recreational equipment and supplies.
• Monitors equipment inventories and recommends procurement of items as needed.
• Assists with special events as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MUST be at least 16 years of age and have of a current lifeguard certificate or shallow water lifeguarding certificate as issued by the American Red Cross, Ellis, StarGuard, or the YMCA. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.


Other Information

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Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

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Salary:

$16.12-$24.58/hour