City of Lansing, MI
Lifeguard
City of Lansing, MI, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900
Salary:
$13.25 - $13.50 Hourly
Location :
Lansing MI, MI
Job Type:
Temporary Employment Agreement (TEA)
Job Number:
00307
Department:
PARKS
Division:
Leisure Services
Opening Date:
02/27/2024
Job Advertisement
The City of Lansing Parks & Recreation Department is looking for a Lifeguard. This position is responsible for providing a safe, enjoyable experience for the public by maintaining a clean presentation of both the Hunter Park Pool and Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center Pool. This is a TEA (Temporary Employment Agreement) contractual position.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Attend all pre-season training sessions, both in person and onlineConsistently and politely enforce city polices, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of persons using the swimming facility.Attend all staff trainings and meetings through the season, including four (4) hours of required in-service training per month.Be attentive for possible incidents or accidents that may occur in the water or on the deck.Maintain order in the pool and take necessary action to prevent possible trouble or injury.Correctly size any person in need of a life jacket, record the check out, ensure there is collateral for the checkout of the life jacket, and educate patrons on life jacket rules. Check life jackets in, record the check in, and return collateral to the patron.Conduct swim tests, as needed.Check out basketballs to patrons, record the check out, ensure there is collateral for the check out of the basketball. Check basketballs in, record the check in, and return collateral to the patron.Provide first aid to patrons and staff members as needed. Report everything, either on an accident/incent form, first aid log, or employee accident/incident form; be sure you know which form to use for every incident.Report first aid supply shortages to the pool manager or Aquatics Coordinator.Know all EAPs for the pool and building.Clean locker rooms, including toilets, sinks, etc., splash pad, and pool deck daily.Contact Pool manager or Aquatics Coordinator if assistance in maintain discipline of participants is needed.Report observed or potential physical hazards and unsafe conditions at the pool to the Pool manager on duty.Complete all incident, accident, and rescue reports, as necessary.Other duties, as assigned.Minimum Requirements include:
Must be at least 15 years old.Swim continuous 150 yards, tread water for 2 minutes using legs only, and swim 50 yards without stopping.Swim 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, pick up a 10-pound object, swim back to starting point on the back, climb out of the pool without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute, 40 seconds.Sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.Lift 150 pounds, with assistance.Work in extreme heat and extreme cold temperatures.Recognize an emergency and act upon it.Be available days, evenings, weekends, and holidays for a minimum of 20 hours per week (in the summer season only)Required Certifications:
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification r.17 or r.24American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens CertificationMI Mandated Reporter Training
The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.
The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Application Special Instructions
No benefits are available for TEA or Seasonal type employment
01
Per Parks and Recreation guidelines, you must be at least 15 years of age for this position. Are you at least 15 years of age?
YesNo
02
Do you possess the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification?
YesNo
03
Do you possess the American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens Certification?
YesNo
04
Have you received the Michigan Mandated Reporter Training?
YesNo
05
Are you available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week including days, nights, weekends, and holidays?
YesNo
06
How many years of experience do you possess?
No experience1 year2 years or more
Required Question
$13.25 - $13.50 Hourly
Location :
Lansing MI, MI
Job Type:
Temporary Employment Agreement (TEA)
Job Number:
00307
Department:
PARKS
Division:
Leisure Services
Opening Date:
02/27/2024
Job Advertisement
The City of Lansing Parks & Recreation Department is looking for a Lifeguard. This position is responsible for providing a safe, enjoyable experience for the public by maintaining a clean presentation of both the Hunter Park Pool and Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center Pool. This is a TEA (Temporary Employment Agreement) contractual position.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Attend all pre-season training sessions, both in person and onlineConsistently and politely enforce city polices, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of persons using the swimming facility.Attend all staff trainings and meetings through the season, including four (4) hours of required in-service training per month.Be attentive for possible incidents or accidents that may occur in the water or on the deck.Maintain order in the pool and take necessary action to prevent possible trouble or injury.Correctly size any person in need of a life jacket, record the check out, ensure there is collateral for the checkout of the life jacket, and educate patrons on life jacket rules. Check life jackets in, record the check in, and return collateral to the patron.Conduct swim tests, as needed.Check out basketballs to patrons, record the check out, ensure there is collateral for the check out of the basketball. Check basketballs in, record the check in, and return collateral to the patron.Provide first aid to patrons and staff members as needed. Report everything, either on an accident/incent form, first aid log, or employee accident/incident form; be sure you know which form to use for every incident.Report first aid supply shortages to the pool manager or Aquatics Coordinator.Know all EAPs for the pool and building.Clean locker rooms, including toilets, sinks, etc., splash pad, and pool deck daily.Contact Pool manager or Aquatics Coordinator if assistance in maintain discipline of participants is needed.Report observed or potential physical hazards and unsafe conditions at the pool to the Pool manager on duty.Complete all incident, accident, and rescue reports, as necessary.Other duties, as assigned.Minimum Requirements include:
Must be at least 15 years old.Swim continuous 150 yards, tread water for 2 minutes using legs only, and swim 50 yards without stopping.Swim 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, pick up a 10-pound object, swim back to starting point on the back, climb out of the pool without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute, 40 seconds.Sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.Lift 150 pounds, with assistance.Work in extreme heat and extreme cold temperatures.Recognize an emergency and act upon it.Be available days, evenings, weekends, and holidays for a minimum of 20 hours per week (in the summer season only)Required Certifications:
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification r.17 or r.24American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens CertificationMI Mandated Reporter Training
The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.
The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Application Special Instructions
No benefits are available for TEA or Seasonal type employment
01
Per Parks and Recreation guidelines, you must be at least 15 years of age for this position. Are you at least 15 years of age?
YesNo
02
Do you possess the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification?
YesNo
03
Do you possess the American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens Certification?
YesNo
04
Have you received the Michigan Mandated Reporter Training?
YesNo
05
Are you available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week including days, nights, weekends, and holidays?
YesNo
06
How many years of experience do you possess?
No experience1 year2 years or more
Required Question