Aquatics Specialist - PT

Recruitment #19-4057-001

Introduction



Effective July 15, 2019, the City of Dayton adopted the Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy (HR 1.03).
Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. Information regarding the Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy can be found in the "How do I" section of the Online Employment Center.

Responsibilities

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising life-guarding, aquatic, and recreation activities at various recreation facilities.  An employee receives general instructions concerning the overall recreational program to be administered at the various facilities, but each is expected to develop programs to meet specific area needs.  Work is supervised through field visits, staff conferences and review of activity reports.  Work also requires the application of specialized skills and training in the conduct of non-aquatic recreation activities and an ability to meet the particular needs of the areas served.  The incumbent's primary role includes, but is not limited to, guarding the swimming pool to direct water safety and prevent accidents; ensure non-swimming participants stay in shallow water; make rescues and administer emergency first-aid, provide swimming and water exercise instruction; maintain order and discipline of participants; check for proper maintenance of pool equipment, pool vacuuming and cleaning, treat pool water to maintain proper chemical balance, clean decks, gutters and scum lines, backwash filters and cleaning hair catches, cleaning restrooms, guard room and shower rooms.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.) AND 1 year as a Lifeguard at an aquatic facility. One year of teaching or coaching may be substituted for Lifeguard experience.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Special Requirements

Must possess and maintain current and valid certificates in Lifeguard Training, Water Safety Instruction (WSI), First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer/Instructor or successor courses offered by the American Red Cross.

Notes

This position will accept applications / resumes until filled.

Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.

Appointment to positions in this classification will require applicants to pass a police background investigation.

Final permanent appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination, including drug screen, and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity required by the Immigration and Nationality Act.