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Lifeguard- Aquatics Outdoor (Seasonal) (Vacancy)

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Lifeguard- Aquatics Outdoor (Seasonal) (Vacancy)

Salary

$15.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Part-time Seasonal Limitation

Job Number

25-3183-V2

Department

51 Columbus Recreation and Parks Department

Division

Recreation and Parks

Opening Date

03/17/2025

Closing Date

6/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

This Lifeguard position will be in Aquatics for the outdoor season, which starts May 17th.

Special Note: For candidates with the required lifeguard certification, please attach valid certification to application.

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for, on a seasonal basis, protecting users of a public pool from injury and for enforcing regulations in connection with the prevention of accidents; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

+ Watches the swimming pool in order to direct water safety and prevent accidents;

+ Monitors all swimmers abilities to assure they stay in water depths based on their skill levels;

+ Watches for and recognizes a swimmer in distress and reacts to the situation;

+ Remains alert to make rescues and administer first aid and CPR as needed;

+ Assists in providing swimming instructions at all skill levels;

+ Maintains order and discipline of participants;

+ Collects glass and debris from the bottom of the pool and walks through various areas to include inside and outside the fence, to ensure the areas are free of dangerous debris;

+ Cleans pool, scrubs decks, cleans water filters, scrapes gutters, cleans restrooms, and all areas of bathhouse;

+ Learns to check, interpret and record chlorine residual, PH, alkalinity and bacterial content of swimming pool water.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate which includes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Basics.

OR

Possession of a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate;AND,possession of a valid American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer Certificate or completion of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Course;AND, possession of a valid American Red Cross First Aid Basics Certificate.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 25-3183-V2

Employment Type: Part-Time (Seasonal)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Melissa Michel-Thomas

Columbus Recreation and Parks Department

1111 East Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43205

P: (614) 645-7539

E: [email protected]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Short-term Disability

+ Life Insurance

+ Wellness Program

+ Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Have you included all of your relevant work experience (previous and current)? Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute for completing the application.

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Have you reviewed the Minimum Qualifications for the job that you are applying to ensure that you meet specified requirements?

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+ No

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Have you attached the documents that provide proof of your license, education (post high school), and/or professional or state certification as you have referenced in your applicant profile? Such documents may include a photocopy or scan of your driver's license, bachelor's/master's degree or transcript of completed coursework.

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+ No

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Employer

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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