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We need a certified lifeguard to help lead our lifeguard team and keep the Erie Community Center pool a safe and fun environment for the community. This position works in collaboration with our full-time aquatic management team to ensure the pool is in top working condition each day. This person will be performing a variety of poolside and water safety duties including routine maintenance and cleaning, safety inspections, opening and closing the facility, staff training and supervision, and remaining composed as you respond to medical emergencies.The Parks & Recreation Department is committed to a positive work culture where we serve the community, support one another, and invest in you as an employee.
ANTICIPATED WORK SCHEDULE: Part-time to include early mornings, nights, and weekends as needed; not to exceed 130 hours/month on average. Schedule may vary depending on program specific needs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manager Duties
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED. One year of related aquatics experience preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Must successfully pass all required employment screens that may include but not limited to a Criminal Background Check.
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of: To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate basic knowledge of the principles, practices, trends and methods of recreational aquatics operations and programming in a community setting. Knowledge of guidelines and regulations related to Department, Town, County, State, and Federal policies, and procedures also required.
Skills in: Providing outstanding customer service to a diverse guest population; positive and professional working relationships with all Town staff and the community, may include instruction, communication of rules and regulations and enforcing policies; time management; presenting verbal and written information; the use of standard office equipment, computers, and various software programs; problem solving; following and enforcing all rules, regulations and policies; recognizing safety hazards and sanitation issues and notify supervisors; safely operate a variety of recreation related equipment; remaining composed in emergency situations and working effectively under stressful circumstances; performing CPR, First Aid, and AED to level of certification.
Environmental Factors: Work is performed in a standard recreational pool environment. Work may involve competing demands and performing multiple tasks.
Physical Factors: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand for extended periods of time and occasionally move aquatics equipment of 20lbs or more.
BENEFITS:
Town of Erie Benefits: The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 20 hours per week. Each year you will have the option of changing your elections through open enrollment.
Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
EEOC: The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.