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$22.54-$22.54 Hourly / $3,907.00-$3,907.00 Monthly / $46,878.00-$46,878.00 Yearly
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
1. Patrol and monitor pool activities, facility patrons and swimmers to prevent accidents; identify people in distress or those in danger.Knowledge of: procedures and techniques of lifeguarding; emergency procedures; practices and techniques of CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED), First Aid, Oxygen Administration.
Ability or Skill to: rescue submerged victim and remove from water; perform First Aid and CPR and use Automatic External Defibrillator (AED); demonstrate strong swimming with competent lifeguard skills; think clearly and act quickly and decisively in emergency situations while remaining calm; learn safety methods and procedures necessary to ensure public safety in and around a pool; learn and understand policies and procedures of the swimming pool facility; and explain City swimming pool policies and procedures. Operate small hand tools for minor pool maintenance; safety and rescue equipment including AED, rescue tube, pocket mask, oxygen, first aid kit, pool testing equipment, ozonator, pool vacuum, timing system, and janitorial equipment including brooms, mops, squeegees, hoses, and plungers. Operate point of sale machine; basic office equipment, and chair lift. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with varying age groups; use basic facility programs such as e-mail, scheduling and registration software; learn to prepare clear and concise reports; learn to take and record water chemistry.
These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.
Education:
Experience:
Two (200) hundred hours of experience as a paid or volunteer lifeguard.
License and Certification:
Current possession and maintenance of the following certifications or the equivalent of:
1. Lifeguarding issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency;
2. CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency;
3. Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency; and
4. Title 22 - First Aid for Public Safety Personnel issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency.
Substitution:
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To: 3209 Swimming Instructor |
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ORIGINATION DATE: |
08/17/2011 |
AMENDED DATE: |
01/08/2020 |
REASON FOR AMENDMENT: |
To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications. |
Business unit(s): |
COMMN |