Part Time Lifeguard I

City of Bentonville

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States Part-time Posted 30+ days ago
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Summary Lifeguards are responsible for the safety of all patrons using the Bentonville Community Center. Lifeguards must demonstrate strong customer service skills with a positive, energetic and outgoing personality. Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of patrons by guarding their area of responsibility. As a lifeguard you are responsible for responding to any level of emergency around the pool area and facility within your training ability. Lifeguards must be able to enforce pool rules in a fair and polite manner. Duties and Responsibilities  Identify potential accident hazards  Remain alert and prevent accidents   Enforce pool rules to all participants  Carry a positive attitude toward all job responsibilities   Handle disciplinary situations with courtesy and fairness  Respond quickly to the level of your training and emergency action plan  Remain physically able to demonstrate and perform rescues and lifesaving skills  Able to meet in-service requirements monthly   Ability to find qualified substitute for yourself in time of need   Notifying manager of broken or unsafe equipment  Able to perform all aquatic duties; roving, climbing into guard chair, sitting in rescue ready position, and overall cleanliness of pool area.  Needs to be rescue ready at all times; equipped with rescue equipment, staff uniform, and whistle while on duty.  Able to work flexible hours   Responsible in keeping all certifications (PR/CPR, AED, First Aid, and Lifeguarding) up to date to preform your job responsibilities.  Be willing to be active in other Parks and Recreation responsibilities to help us reach our overall mission Lifeguards in this position, must be certified by the American Red Cross.  If you are not currently certified, we've got you!  We offer certifications in house. Please indicate your interest in the application.  Qualifications Current American Red Cross PR/CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified. Training provided by the City of Bentonville if needed We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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