About this opportunity
City of Ann Arbor lists this Lifeguard opportunity in ann arbor, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lifeguard
Our lifeguards maintain swimmer safety, monitor water conditions and guest behavior, enforcing safety rules and paying close attention to swimmer activities and behavior. Lifeguards also work to give each guest an exceptional experience through excellent customer service, caring for the facility and being part of our hard-working team. Lifeguards are supervised by the Recreation Supervisor and will participating in ongoing training and practice throughout the pool season.
Employees will have an opportunity for Lifeguard certification reimbursement up to $200 upon working a minimum of 200 hours.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 15 years of age (*work permit for minors under 18 years of age must be completed)
Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment. The City offers CPR/AED and First Aid classes, which are free to Parks employees. Please note, your certification must be from an organization that has been approved by the Bureau of Community and Health Systems, Child Care Licensing Division. Please see link for list of approved organizations.
Be a capable swimmer and competent in lifesaving methods
Must be able to remove a patron from the water and perform emergency care for them
Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others
Ability to perform well in emergency situations
Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification by start of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
babysitting
lawn care
volunteering
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise activities both indoors and outdoors, in heat and humidity.
The physical ability to swim, walk, stand, see, hear, run, carry, stoop, bend, crawl, climb, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp and perform repetitive motions.
Move and lift light objects up to 50 lbs. including office supplies, chairs, garbage cans and bags of trash and pace clocks. Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
ann arbor, MI, 48113, US
Who can apply
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