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Augusta City of Seasonal Lifeguard in Augusta, Kansas
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Seasonal Lifeguard\ Augusta, KS{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}Parks - Swimming Pool
Description
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK
Under supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of the Augusta Municipal Swimming Pool by monitoring activities in swimming area.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the pool area; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency
Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
Enforce rules to prevent injuries
Keeps bathrooms and basket room clean and clutter free
Picks up litter and debris from grounds and parking lots
Performs swimming lessons, as assigned
Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times
Maintains a high standard of customer service
Other duties as assigned
Regular attendance of varying hours including weekends and holidays is required
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
Collect admission fees or passes from patrons
Stops patrons from rough play in the water or the surrounding area
May determine and treat chlorine content and pH value of water
Makes appropriate decisions for proper customer service
Helps other team members accomplish tasks
Abides by all standards, conduct and policies, as stated in Employee Handbook
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Skills and Abilities With or without accommodations
Physical
Frequently required to sit, kneel, stand, stoop, reach and manipulate objects
Attentive to visual and audible cues for recognition and identification of swimmers in distress or in process of unsafe behaviors
Ability to properly extract victims from the pool to the deck
Has normal eyesight and depth perception, with or without correction
Hears normal tones, with or without correction
Has ability to work within environment described below
Cognitive
Work under supervision, work cooperatively with other employees
Effective communication skills and engage positively with the public
The physical and cognitive demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in outside weather conditions, including temperature extremes. The employee may regularly be exposed to hot, sunny conditions. The employee is also regularly exposed to chemicals and other chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.