Lifeguard - Chilson - Part Time

Our Lifeguard is responsible to ensure the safety of swimmers at Chilson Recreation Center Pool. Must be available to work some evenings, weekend and holiday hours. The salary range for this position is $16.50 - $18.51 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.  All offers are conditional upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Must be at least 15 years of age at time of hire.

This part-time, non-benefitted position must be available to work some evenings, weekend and holiday hours.

The position will remain open until filled.

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Essential Functions:

• Enhances the Recreation Department image and ensures a quality visit to aquatics area.
• Ensures the safety of guests by observing swimmers at all times.
• Effectively responds to emergency situations and performs lifesaving procedures.
• Recordkeeping and assisting in cleaning the pool and surrounding area(s).
• Establishes and maintains a good public relations image with facility guests through proper communications, positive interactions and consistent enforcement of all policies and procedures.
• Disseminates and promotes Parks & Recreation program information and directs guests to proper locations.
• Resolves team or patron concerns through positive interaction, collaboration and the application of appropriate policies and procedures.
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Consistently reports to work properly outfitted/equipped as outlined in staff policies.

Other Job Functions:

• May be required to cross train in other areas for duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Prior lifeguarding experience preferred.
• Customer service-related experience preferred.
• Must be 15 years of age at the time of hire.

Certifications:

• Current Lifeguard Certification, CPR, AED and First Aid certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must Recognize react quickly and correctly in emergency situations in order to perform required lifesaving procedures.
• Make sound judgments, exercise conflict resolution and exhibit patience when dealing with stressful and/or disciplinary situations.
• Safely and properly use required equipment.
• Must possess knowledge of all rules and regulations pertaining to water safety including all authorized signals and emergency procedures.
• Follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a friendly, positive and professional manner with co-workers and the general public.
• Must possess proven excellent customer service skills.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Occasional moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.
• Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.

Working Environment:

• Frequent exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
• Occasional exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.
• Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.
• Exposure to marginal to moderate conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions that may lead to workplace injury such as working in heights, exposure to fly ash and/or energized electrical equipment. 

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home.  Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains.  The community is bustling with thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene.  Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals.  Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.  The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

Non-Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement – 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave – Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a background check, including a criminal sex offender and a pre-employment drug screen.