Danville Aquatics Lifeguards

• Perform rescue work.
• Render CPR or emergency first aid and call for medical assistance if necessary.
• Supervise swimmers for safety and crowd control.
• Enforce safety and pool regulations.
• Promptly report safety hazards to supervisor.
• Complete incident reports.
• Assist in maintaining routine documents and reports.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the buildings and grounds in the pool area.
• Responsible for vacuuming, skimming and routine pool maintenance.
• Apply disinfectants to showers, floors, and decks.
• Check authorized patrons and collect usage fees, if applicable.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must be 16 years old and enrolled in High School.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. Certificate required for older applicants.
• Previous experience as a Lifeguard is preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills: The following skills are basic to the functions of this position.

• Effective communication and people skills.
• Strong commitment to teamwork.
• Skills in the use and maintenance of pool equipment are desired.
• Dexterity to manage a person in the water who may panic or be unconscious.
• Understanding of and ability to enforce rigid safety regulations to ensure maximum protection of swimmers.
• Must enjoy working with children.
• Ability to remain calm and act quickly in emergency situations.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Required Certifications: The person holding this position must be able to obtain the following certifications prior to performing work as a Lifeguard:

• Basic First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Lifeguard Certification.

Other Information: Employees of the City of Danville are expected to be honest, courteous and helpful to the public and handle matters in confidence. The City Council has adopted a “Code of Ethics” that is applicable to all employees and officers of the City.

In accordance with Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA), part-time, seasonal, auxiliary and temporary (not hired through a temporary employment agency) employees will earn one (1) hour of paid leave for every forty (40) hours worked in a 12-month period, up to a maximum of forty (40) hours of paid leave in a 12-month period.