Job description
GENERAL PURPOSE
You can earn up to $15.50 per hour as a Lifeguard this Summer!
- $1 an hour increase when working on Saturday or Sunday
- $1 an hour increase when working from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Below is a list of more benefits you'd receive working as a Lifeguard for the Town of Plainfield:
- Employee membership and 50% off Family discount for the Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Center
- Lifeguard certification/licensure provided at no cost
- Paid orientation and on-the-job training
- Flexible, education-friendly scheduling
- Opportunities for growth and advancement in the field of parks & recreation
- Networking opportunities within the largest parks & recreation department outside of Indianapolis
- Inclusive, team-oriented setting
Responsible for everyday operational tasks at Plainfield Aquatic Center indoor and/or outdoor operations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to lifeguarding, participant safety, maintaining skills and working at other Plainfield Parks and Recreation facilities as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Aquatic Risk Management: Lifeguarding: Scanning assigned zones of protection, patron rule enforcement, proper time management of rotations and providing safety assistance, rescues, emergency actions and first aid when necessary according to the Town of Plainfield and Ellis and Associates Risk Management protocol. Immediately reports any hazardous conditions to supervisor, including inability to properly scan zone due to weather or other conditions. Will maintain minimum number of in-service hours required by the department.
2. Aquatic Facility Maintenance and Operations: Will assist with cleaning and policing grounds, pool deck and bathhouse facilities. May assist with answering phones, communication with vendors, employees and customer service. May also assist with pool vacuuming and special event equipment set-up and tear-down; involves lifting and/or other labor intensive duties.
3. Personnel: May assist with supervision of volunteers and/or program participants.
4. Programming: May assist with teaching, coaching or assisting with lessons, swim team and other programs and special events at location in accordance with Town affiliated and authorized instructional guidelines and protocol.
5. Documentation: May assist with water testing, accident reports, program registrations and other operational reports and records.
6. Policy and Procedure: Follows all policies and procedures as described in the Town of Plainfield employee manual and all other Town and department protocols, policies and guidelines including those outlined by Ellis and Associates Risk Management standards and other affiliated organizational values and protocols.
7. Swim Instructor: Be comfortable and able to teach ages 3-12 how to swim.
8. Swim Instructor: Be able to communicate with parents/guardians in a professional manner representing the Town of Plainfield.
9. Swim Instructor: Be able to pass all requirements set forth by the Jeff Ellis Swim Instructor Course.
10. Other related duties as assigned.
8. Swim Instructor: Be able to communicate with parents/guardians in a professional manner representing the Town of Plainfield.
9. Swim Instructor: Be able to pass all requirements set forth by the Jeff Ellis Swim Instructor Course.
10. Other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
2. Must be able to obtain a Jeff Ellis Lifeguard Certification and/or a Jeff Ellis Swimming Instructor Certification provided free of charge by the Town of Plainfield.
3. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 15 YEARS OLD
3. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 15 YEARS OLD
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Basic understanding of swimming, aquatic programming and waterpark amenities and operations.
2. Ability to enforce rules and follow all established protocols and guidelines.
3. Ability to resolve conflicts between patrons, program participants and employees.
4. Ability to make sound and rational decisions including exercising independent judgment.
5. Must remain current with all required licenses, certifications and in-service requirements.
6. Must demonstrate satisfactory performance ratings on all safety and operational audits including demonstrating a rescue ready performance level at all times.
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