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Aquatics Specialist - PT(~LIFEGUARD~)

city of daytonDayton, OH

yesterday

Occupations

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service WorkersRecreation WorkersProtective Service Workers, All Other

Industries

All Other Amusement and Recreation IndustriesNature Parks and Other Similar InstitutionsAmusement and Theme Parks
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Responsibilities: An employee in this class is responsible for supervising life‑guarding, aquatic, and recreation activities at various recreation facilities. The employee receives general instructions concerning the overall recreational program to be administered at the various facilities, but each is expected to develop programs to meet specific area needs. Work is supervised through field visits, staff conferences and review of activity reports. Work also requires the application of specialized skills and training in the conduct of non‑aquatic recreation activities and an ability to meet the particular needs of the areas served. The incumbent's primary role includes, but is not limited to, guarding the swimming pool to direct water safety and prevent accidents; ensuring non‑swimming participants stay in shallow water; making rescues and administering emergency first‑aid; providing swimming and water exercise instruction; maintaining order and discipline of participants; checking for proper maintenance of pool equipment, vacuuming and cleaning; treating pool water to maintain proper chemical balance; cleaning decks, gutters, scum lines; back‑washing filters and cleaning hair catches; cleaning restrooms, guard room and shower rooms.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).
Experience: One (1) year as a Lifeguard at an aquatic facility, or one (1) year of teaching or coaching in the aquatic field may be substituted for Lifeguard experience.
License Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain current and valid certificates in Lifeguarding Training, Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer or successor courses offered by the American Red Cross. Background Check A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position. Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job‑related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees. Equal Employment Opportunity An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, M/F/H.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Mid

Location

Dayton, OH

Occupation

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Industry

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries

Posted

yesterday

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