Lifeguard jobs in Louisville, KentuckyCreate job alerts

Job DescriptionSalary: $18.00 base rate Job Title: AQUATICS CENTER ASSISTANT POOL MANAGER Department: Parks and Recreation Reports To: AQUATIC CENTER MANAGER/SUPERVISOR Directs Work Of: NA FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Level: Seasonal (S5) Effective Dates: Rev. 1/1/2018 EEO-4 Classification: Protective Service Workers Normal Schedule: As assigned Education/Experience Minimum Qualifications: Requires a minimum of two seasons (1000 hours) work experience as a certified lifeguard and demonstrated supervisory experience, skills or abilities. Must possess a valid American Red Cross Life guarding Certificate and American Red Cross First Aid certificate. Must be certified in American Red Cross Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Pro-Rescuer. Requires knowledge of water rescue methods; life guarding and first-aid practices and techniques; and swimming pool operations to include: sanitation, maintenance, and safety. Must have the ability to courteously and firmly interact with pool patrons. Ability and skill in carrying out and supervising water rescues. Preferred Qualifications include: Lifeguard instructor; Water Safety Instructor; CPO or AFO and Serve- safe certification. Position Summary Supervises the daily operations of the Aquatic Center and its seasonal staff; ensures the safety of pool patrons and assists with aquatic programs and aquatic center operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other related duties may be assigned. Perform and/or oversee all pool chemistry testing and maintenance per Health Department Standards and department procedures. Schedule adequate number of lifeguards, per guidelines, to ensure patron safety; verify scheduled staff have arrived on time for shift and arrange for emergency substitute lifeguards as needed to meet full schedule requirements. Manage petty cash and supplies for Aquatics Center; distribute daily cash allotment to concessions and admissions to ensure adequate start-up monies for the days sales operations; ensure adequate supplies are available for concessions and registration functions; count daily cash received for concessions and admissions and balance against petty cash allotted and sales received, complete required finance/bookkeeping paperwork and prepare daily deposit. Assist aquatic staff in supervising and maintaining the deck, pool, and locker room areas; assist as needed in any first aid incident or emergency situations and ensure that all public areas of the Aquatic Center are maintained in a clean and orderly manner. Supervise aquatic center staff and provide any needed support for admissions, concessions, aquatic programs or events to ensure safety of staff and patrons and efficient operations of programs and services. Assist staff in aquatic center opening/setup and closing related activities. Promptly address maintenance issues in the pump room, concession stand, or on the pool deck. Respond to requests for Aquatic Center rentals and field trips; provide adequate staff and schedules for events and answer questions from patrons and the public regarding Aquatic Center programs, services and related operations. These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Supervisory- Schedules adequate staff and delegates work assignments to meet daily operational needs; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides ongoing feedback to staff regarding job performance to ensure safe and efficient operations of the Aquatic Center. Promptly identifies and appropriately addresses issues/problems related to efficient and safe operations of Aquatic Center. Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in emergency and non-emergency situations; Speaks with authority; able to communicate rules to guests in a respectful and effective manner; communicates effectively with customers, guests, employees, vendors, City Officials and members the public. Safety and Security Ensure Public Health Department standards and procedures for pool maintenance and food preparation; Observe sand enforces aquatic/pool and department safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports and pro-actively corrects potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Organized-Planning Efficiently and effectively schedules adequate staffing to meet daily Aquatic Center needs; Prioritizes and plans work activities to complete tasks in timely manner; Uses time efficiently. Customer Service Able to appropriately address a variety of customer concerns in a prompt, cautious and appropriate manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Dependability Follows procedures and responds appropriately to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Employee is consistently at work as scheduled and on time for work assignments. Readily assists/volunteers to assist co-workers. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Qualifications: Requires a minimum of two seasons (1000 hours) work experience as a certified lifeguard and demonstrated supervisory experience, skills or abilities. Must possess a valid American Red Cross Life guarding Certificate and American Red Cross First Aid certificate. Must be certified in American Red Cross Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Pro-Rescuer. Requires knowledge of water rescue methods; life guarding and first-aid practices and techniques; and swimming pool operations to include: sanitation, maintenance, and safety. Must have the ability to courteously and firmly interact with pool patrons. Ability and skill in carrying out and supervising water rescues. Preferred Qualifications include: Lifeguard instructor; Water Safety Instructor; CPO or AFO and Serve- safe certification. Computer Skills: Ability to enter data into enrollment software and to operate point of sale (cashier) system. Language/Communication Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as detailed safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Can create/write routine reports and correspondence with minimal supervisory oversight; Can speak appropriately and effectively and respond appropriately to questions from groups of members, co-workers, general public or leadership/supervisors. Math Skills: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in the performance of basic bookkeeping cash management functions; calculates and make accurate change without a calculator. Completes required paperwork/reports/deposits in a timely manner. Physical Demands The physical 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. While performing this work, the employee requires the ability to sit, stand or walk for moderate periods of time throughout the workday; must be able to swim and perform Life Guard duties/rescue; requires manual dexterity and vision sufficient to perform life guard duties and pool maintenance; and requires hearing and speech sufficient to understand and clearly communicate in conversations, in person and in loud disruptive environments. The employee must have adequate vision including depth perception and peripheral vision to clearly view occupants activity in swimming pool and surrounding pool area. The employee must perform water rescues as emergencies dictate which may require lifting/moving more than 100 pounds of body weight. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions require the employee to work outside, in and around a public pool/aquatic center. Employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather extremes; loud noises from pool guests, toxic chemicals used in maintaining public pool and risk of drowning.

Tropical Vibes & Impacting Lives!.You feel it the moment you walk in.There's more than vibrant colors, a tropical theme and happy children.There's something different, something extraordinary.Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimmingit's a special passion for changing even saving lives

As a lifeguard you can expect the following duties. Under general supervision of the Lead Lifeguard, this position will be responsible for ensuring the safety of River Run patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies while upholding facility rules. Skill in the application of lifeguarding sur

Must possess a valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate and American Red Cross First Aid certificate. ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience lifeguarding. ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience lifeguarding.

First and foremost, you must possess valid CPR and First Aid certifications, along with a Lifeguarding certification, preferably from the Red Cross. Completion of lifeguard training. Must have a current Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid certification (American Red Cross or equivalent).

This position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the pool and providing a safe environment to swim, learn, and play!.Maintain constant watch of the water and pool area.Keep pool and pool area clean and safe.Help record/maintain pool chemical readings.Quickly perform and demonstrate

Lifeguards: Current active lifeguard certification. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider required. Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.