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JFFC - Life Guard Part-Time

City of Lebanon, Lebanon, TN, United States


City of Lebanon JFFC, 511 N Castle Heights Ave, Lebanon, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Description
As a lifeguard, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and health of all aquatic activities, supervising pool users, maintaining the facility, and administering health care as needed.

General Definition of Work
The lifeguard is responsible for the health and safe participation of all aquatic activities. This includes supervision of bathers, facility maintenance, and administration of health care. The lifeguard is directly accountable to the Aquatics Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prevents accidents to minimize or eliminate hazardous situations.

Responds quickly to all emergencies in and out of the water.

Administers any first aid needed by the victim.

Communicates with other lifeguards and facility staff for additional assistance.

Observes and enforces all rules and regulations of the facility.

Educates patrons and informs them of rules and regulations. Assists parents/families in locating a missing child.

Completes all required records and reports on a schedule and submits them to the supervisor.

Performs periodical chemical checks on the pool water to maintain chemical balance.

Performs various duties as assigned or needed by the Aquatics Director.

Assists with swim lessons and swimming competitions.

Assists in the opening and closing of the pool area.

Assists in maintenance, pool cleaning, facility cleanliness, etc.

Conducts oneself in a professional manner at all times.

Other duties may be assigned.

Education
A high school diploma or G.E.D.

Age Restriction
Must be 16 years of age or older.

Required Certification
Must possess current Lifeguard, CPR, and standard first aid certifications or have the ability to obtain such certifications prior to assuming the position.

Special Requirements
Work involves life‑guarding duties and a wide latitude of indoor and outdoor recreational activities. Requires a flexible schedule with ability to adjust to day, night, holidays, and weekend work, and it is a safety‑sensitive or security position.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, Reasonable Accommodations
Work requires the exertion of up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and negligible force constantly; some medium work requiring up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly. Heavy lifting (75+ lbs.) may be required. Work also involves climbing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. Vocal communication, hearing, and visual acuity are required due to environmental conditions, heat, humidity, adverse weather, and noise.

The JFFC Director will assess reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, provided no undue hardship or safety risk.

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