Lifeguard Jobs in Albuquerque nm

Position Summary

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks / duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

AQUATICS AIDE - Hourly Rate $13.00 :

Perform a variety of clerical tasks in support of assigned area to include assisting with cashiering, basic sorting, filing and / or copying; assist with the instruction of aquatic swimming and safety courses; and assist in general maintenance and upkeep of the Aquatics facility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug / alcohol testing.

LIFEGUARD / SWIM INSTRUCTOR  - Hourly Rate $13.50 :

Monitor activities in City swimming areas; prevent accidents and provide customer service and assistance to swimmers while keeping a safe aquatic environment; rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid as needed; assist with the instruction of aquatic swimming and safety courses and assist in general maintenance and upkeep of the swimming facility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug / alcohol testing.

HEAD LIFEGUARD  - Hourly Rate $15.00 :

Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for ensuring safety at City swimming pools; instruct swimming, lifesaving and safety courses; assist in general maintenance and upkeep of the swimming facility and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug / alcohol testing.

POOL SUPERVISOR  - Hourly Rate $16.50 :

Supervise employees at an assigned City swimming facility; maintain facility according to State, City and department regulations; assist in public relations.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug / alcohol testing.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

AQUATICS AIDE :

Must be at least 16 years old. Applicants 15 years of age may be eligible for the entry level position with a required work permit. Office and / or clerical support experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Possession of a valid water attraction lifeguard certificate or swim lesson instructor certificate if teaching swimming lessons within three (3) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid Cash Handling certification from the City of Albuquerque within three (3) months from date of hire.

LIFEGUARD INSTUCTOR :

Must be at least 15 years old. Applicants 15 years of age may be eligible for the entry level position with a required work permit.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Possession of a valid CPR, first aid and lifeguard certificate.

HEAD LIFEGUARD :

Must be at least 18 years old. Three (3) seasons (Summer, Spring, Fall and / or Winter) as a lifeguard. Supervisor and / or lead experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Possession of a valid CPR, first aid and lifeguard certificate.

POOL SUPERVISOR :

Three (3) seasons (Summer, Spring, Fall and / or Winter) of aquatic program experience. Supervisor and / or lead experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid CPR, first aid and lifeguard certificate.

Possession of a valid CPR instructor, first aid instructor and lifeguard instructor certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid Certified Pool Operator's certificate within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid Cash Handling certification from the City of Albuquerque within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

Dependent on position

• Principles and procedures of clerical support
• Basic office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Principles and procedures of filing
• Principles and procedures of basic swimming and water safety
• Operations, services and activities of a swimming pool program
• Principles and practices of pool lifeguarding to include basic swimming strokes and rescues
• Identify unsafe or hazardous situations
• Principles and procedures of water safety, lifeguarding, first aid and C.P.R.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and safety regulations
• Principles and practices of pool lifeguarding
• Principles of lead supervision and training
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Water chemistry, pool filtration, chlorinating, electrical motors and pumps
• Methods techniques of providing swimming instruction
• Basic cash handling principles and procedures
• Operational characteristics of swimming pool equipment and machinery
• Use of pool chemicals and water chemistry

Preferred Skills & Abilities

Dependent on position