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Personnel Board of Jefferson County lists this Lifeguard - City of Vestavia Hills - Aquatic Complex opportunity in birmingham, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lifeguard PositionVestavia Hills Aquatic Complex is seeking experienced Lifeguards to closely monitor both a competition and a family-style leisure pool. The leisure pool includes a zero-step entry, interactive water features, and a swirling vortex to entertain young swimmers and the competition pool boasts a 12-foot diving well, four dedicated lap lanes, and area for open swimming for advanced swimmers. The incumbents will enforce water safety rules and regulations in accordance with standard practices to provide a safe and enjoyable swimming program for the community. Employees in this job class also monitor and assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the pool and facility.The City of Vestavia Hills provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below: $14.74 - $22.87The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:Valid American Red Cross Basic Lifeguard Training Certificate, YMCA Lifeguard Certificate, or National Pool and Water Park Lifeguard Training Certificate.Valid American Red Cross Adult CPR Certificate or American Heart Association CPR Certificate.Valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate.Teaches a variety of classes for community members by developing age and skill level appropriate programs, preparing the facility for the class, and teaching the class.Prepares pool for swim meets, practices, and other events by reviewing event set-up plans with staff and preparing the pool and equipment accordingly.Performs various functions throughout the facility following facility policies and procedures in order to assist with the general operation of the facilityMonitors proper maintenance and upkeep of the pool by regularly performing visual and chemical inspections, updating records and reports, and performing other routine maintenance activities according to established standards and procedures.Performs lifeguard duties as standardized by the American Red Cross in order to monitor and ensure the safety of the pool and swimmers.Job involves significant and concerted physical exertion required for regular prolonged periods of swimming.Work is performed primarily in employer-owned facilities and pools such as community civic centers, recreation centers, etc. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at or phone at (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.
Worksite address
birmingham, AL, 35243, US
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