Lifeguard - City of Dearborn

RATE OF PAY:        $14.75 per hour                              

MINIMUM AGE:     16 years 
                            
Training period for non-certified applicants:
Applicants that do not possess a valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification will undergo a minimum of 40 hours of course work and physical training to obtain the required certifications at no cost to the applicant.  While in the course, applicants must maintain a passing status at all times and are subject to review.  Failing to maintain a passing status may result in expulsion from the class.  Applicants will not be eligible for hire nor be permitted to perform any lifeguard duties that require certification until they are certified by a Safety Supervisor (Lifeguard Instructor) and their certification has been approved and forwarded to the City’s Human Resources Department.  Applicants that currently possess a valid lifeguard certification from the Red Cross or Ellis or YMCA will be considered first.
 
HOURS AND PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT:  Seasonal position – Starting in late May and ending in September.  Employee may work 5-6 days per week (up to 40-50 hours per week). Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.  
Must be able to work flexible hours.  Other than scheduled days off, requests are granted only if a qualified worker can substitute for the employee.
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This is public safety work safeguarding swimmers at a municipal swimming pool.  The employee is responsible for guarding an assigned section of a swimming pool or pool area, enforcing pool regulations, administering first aid and CPR as necessary, and filling out incident/accident and other types of reports.  This position may be required to coach a synchronized or competitive swim team and teach swim lessons. This employee will also perform general cleaning duties of park and pool areas include the bathhouses and comfort stations.