This is recreation work safeguarding and assisting in the instruction of participants in activities at a municipal swimming pool. The employees in this class participate in training programs designed to qualify them for promoting to the Lifeguard I class. Employees are hired on a temporary basis during the summer season and may be required to work during one of two shifts.

Lifeguard Trainees work at all times under the on-site supervision of a qualified lifeguard. Work may require significant physical exertion and exposure to extreme heat.

• After proper certification, maintains surveillance of the shallow - up to five (5) feet- areas of a pool and surrounding areas; helps ensure order and adherence to safety regulations.
• Upon direction when necessary, rescues bathers in distress with an equipment rescue or a non-swimming rescue.
• Administers water resuscitation and/or rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation when warranted after successful completion of in-house training.
• Administers pool-side first aid when appropriate after completion of an in-house training course.
• Tactfully enforces established pool usage rules.
• Provides assistance to higher level aquatic staff giving swimming lessons.
• Attends ongoing aquatic in-service training for preparation to enter the Lifeguard I class.
• Performs related work as required.

SKILL IN:

• swimming to swim 25 yards in under 25 seconds.
• diving to enter the water from a long, shallow dive.

• learn shallow water rescue methods and techniques.
• learn first aid principles, techniques and procedures.
• learn swim strokes, lifesaving, and first aid.
• pool usage rules and regulations.
• exercise tact in maintaining order and discipline and enforcing pool regulations.
• tread water.
• follow oral and written instructions.

• Education equivalent to completion of the tenth school grade.

NOTE: Prior to appointment, all Lifeguard Trainee applicants will be required to attend and successfully complete a screening, training, and certification session conducted by Department of Recreation staff. Applicants must demonstrate ability to swim 25 yards in under 25 seconds, enter pool from a long, shallow dive, and tread water for 30 seconds.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Age - Must have reached sixteenth (16) birthday by date of appointment.
• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

PAY RANGE: H03
Class Established: 4/1988

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