This position is responsible to help support the City of Merriam’s mission by helping to present a safe, sanitary, friendly, and fun patron experience, performing duties in a safe manner, while promoting the City’s values.
Essential Functions and Duties
- Provide a high level of hospitality to patrons of the Community Center to include guest assistance in the pool areas and in general, when needed.
- Understand and enforce all facility policies.
- Guard and attend to swimmers at the Community Center, enforcing rules and policies.
- Administer first aid, CPR, and emergency/safety procedures, as necessary.
- Perform swimming, diving, and rescue maneuvers.
- Attend mandatory trainings and in-services.
- Inspect and evaluate various pool equipment and report signs of wear to the supervisor.
- Prevent, report, and document all accidents.
- Perform light maintenance duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and emptying trash to ensure a sanitary and clean patron experience.
- Carry out all duties in a safe manner and in keeping with industry standards.
- Promote the values of the City at all times.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must be at least 15 years of age
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or nationally recognized training program; or ability to obtain
- CPR for Professional Rescuer Certification, or ability to obtain
- Current American Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguard Certification; or ability to obtain
- Must be a strong swimmer with ability to perform rescue functions in water and on land.
- Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to analyze situations and use effective judgement in response.
- Ability to remain alert for long periods of time.
- Ability to work in climate controlled indoor pool environment and in the open-air during summer months.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to type with minimal errors.
- Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all members of the public.
