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Aquatics Center - Lifeguard - $13.50

• Minimum 16 years of age by first day of employment.
• Possess current certification from a nationally recognized provider for Shallow-Water Lifeguard, First Aid, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Professional Rescuer (CPR Pro) for adult, child, and infant with an expiration no later than August 15, 2024.

• Prior lifeguarding experience
• Prior experience working with children and teens
• Prior customer service experience

• Constantly monitor Aquatic Center guests, in and around the water, during assigned shifts to ensure a safe environment for guests and workers. This includes identifying hazards, positively enforcing Aquatic Center rules and regulations to prevent accidents, and maintaining discipline, then utilizing approved first aid and lifesaving procedures when needed, regardless of an individual’s age, ethnicity, gender, or other aspect of diversity.
• Successfully complete required periodic swimming assessments and maintain personal physical fitness required to perform lifesaving procedures.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to any level of incident or emergency at the Aquatic Center, including post-event reporting.
• Assist with the inspection, preparation, proper storage, and approved use of facilities, lifesaving equipment, and recreation supplies.
• Assist with opening and closing lifeguard responsibilities, e.g. basic pool maintenance, power washing, and keeping pool, deck, guard break room, storage areas, and public spaces clean, orderly, and clear of hazards.
• Assist with janitorial tasks throughout the Aquatic Center during the whole day, ensuring safe and clean facilities including front office, guard break room, public restrooms, changing areas, showers, and pool deck. Will include tasks such as cleaning and correctly disinfecting counters, toilets, sinks, showers, etc.
• Clearly and kindly communicate Aquatic Center and Sapulpa Parks services, rules, hours of operation, programs, and special events.
• Be alert and attentive at all times, aware of and reporting potential hazards.

1. Training and Knowledge

• Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity while interacting with coworkers and members of the public, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status.
• Enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures utilizing positive behavior management techniques.
• Ability to assess and address potential hazards, including site, environmental, and food safety, while interacting with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of and ability to initiate and participate in Aquatic Center Emergency Action Plans.
• Proficient use and operation of equipment applicable to the position, e.g. power washer, rescue tubes, rescue hooks, ring buoys, backboards, c-collars, automated external defibrillator (AED), and bag valve masks.

2. Professional skills

• Model positive attitude and appropriate behavior with coworkers and guests in a variety of situations.
• Willingness to take direction and guidance from supervisor and other Sapulpa Park employees.
• Commitment to excellence in customer service.
• Display punctuality and preparedness, including arriving 30 minutes before daily opening.
• Complete reports and paperwork by the required deadlines, immediately reporting discrepancies to supervisor.
• Friendly and industrious.
• Participate in mandatory orientation, training, and staff meetings with a positive attitude throughout employment.
• Flexibility in work week schedule, averaging 30 hours per week including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Timely communication with supervisor regarding scheduling conflicts, behavior of co-workers or guests, safety concerns, accidents/incidents, etc.
• Present oneself in a clean, hygienic, and professional manner that positively represents the individual, Sapulpa Parks, and the City of Sapulpa. This includes arriving at work well-kempt, wearing the required uniform, and utilizing applicable sun protection methods such as sunscreen and UV-rated sunglasses, a hat with a brim, or a rash guard.
  • LIFEGUARDS: Bathing suits must be red, clearly, and largely labeled as “Lifeguard”, modest, and appropriate for high physical activity. (Optional) Short- or long-sleeve red rash guards, clearly and largely labeled as “Lifeguard”. Females: One-piece or tankini that covers the stomach when arms are raised. V-necks and other styles that don’t cover/secure the chest during physical activities are not appropriate. Males and/or Optional for Females: Board shorts at least 5” long that fit securely to the body when wet.

3. Personal characteristics

• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking, with a high degree of comfort in public speaking.
• Committed to working as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, outdoor environment in extreme summer temperatures.
• Excellent initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to maintain individual fitness, health, and safety, including sun protection and hydration.

4. Other

• Physical ability to administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Physical ability to perform shallow-water lifesaving procedures.
• Physical ability to carry and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds over even surfaces in extreme summer temperatures for 10 hours per day.
• Physical ability to reach, stoop, sit, stand, bend, kneel, climb, and move freely for 10 hours a day.
• Ability to meet City of Sapulpa employment requirements, including acceptable outcomes to background check.