• Lifeguard

    City of Des Moines (Des Moines, IA)


    Lifeguard

     

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    Lifeguard

     

    Salary

     

    $15.00 - $16.00 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Des Moines, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Temporary Full-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    8445.12.2024

     

    Department

     

    Parks

     

    Opening Date

     

    12/02/2024

     

    Closing Date

     

    5/9/2025 4:00 PM Central

    FLSA

    Non-Exempt

     

    Bargaining Unit

     

    Non

     

    Occupational Group

     

    Non-Civil Service

     

    Location of Vacancy

     

    Parks and Recreation

     

    Recruitment

     

    Entrance

     

    Selection Method

     

    Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 at the time of application.

     

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    Distinguishing Features of the Class

     

    Under general supervision, to safeguard swimming pool/aquatic center

     

    patrons in various water areas and depths of aquatic facilities, and to ensure proper use of pool area.

     

    Positions are available at the following aquatic centers and pools: Ashworth; Birdland; Nahas; Northwest and Teachout.

     

    Application Process: Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. If you are submitting an application December - February, please know that it may be approximately 10-15 business days before you receive a response. If you are submitting an application March - July, please know that it may be approximately 5-10 business days before you receive a response.

     

    Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.

     

    Approximate employment duration: Approximately 40 hours per week. Assigned work hours between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM including weekends and holidays from May-September.

     

    Paid Training: Pools will begin to open May 24, 2025 with paid training beginning May 14, 2025 for staff who are cleared to work.

     

    Note: Hiring preference is given to applicants having the ability to work consistently throughout the season.

     

    Acceptable Experience and Training

     

    + Must be 15 years of age and able to secure a work permit.

     

    Required Special Qualifications

     

    + Candidates are required to possess a valid and current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification and CPR Certification or have the ability to obtain required certifications by employment start date.

    + Certifications may be obtained through the American Red Cross and must be valid through September 02, 2024.

    + Candidates accepting a conditional offer of employment as a Lifeguard with the City of Des Moines will be offered the opportunity to take the Lifeguard training class through the City of Des Moines (class dates TBD). The registration fee will be waived for those who work as a Lifeguard for the City of Des Moines through August 17, 2024. Those who do not work as a Lifeguard for the City of Des Moines through August 17, 2024 will be required to pay a pro-rated amount for the certification training. Alternatively, lifeguard classes are offered year round throughout the community.

    + Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks.

    + Passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to employment.

     

    If you have current certifications such as American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR, AED and/or First Aid, please attach these to your application. Candidates are required to possess a valid and current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification or have the ability to obtain the required certifications by employment start date. Lifeguard Training and CPR certifications must be valid through September 02, 2025.

     

    Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and driving record background checks. Passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen are required prior to hire.

     

    ONLY U.S. CITIZENS AND LEGAL ALIENS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR HIRE. AA/EOE

     

    Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

     

    + Enforces all rules and regulations regarding public health and safety;

    + Warns patrons against hazardous practices and instructs patrons on facility rules;

    + Assists persons in distress by applying lifeguarding techniques and performing water rescues;

    + Applies First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation as needed. Maintains constant watch for accidents or potential accidents or hazards in all water areas and depths of aquatic facilities;

    + Possess and utilize superior customer service skills;

    + Assists with maintenance work on or around the aquatic facilities;

    + Performs cleaning duties relative to opening, operating, and closing the facilities as well as vacuuming the pool, cleaning floors, counters, restrooms, decks and landscaped areas;

    + Lifeguards may be required to work before or after public swimming hours for special aquatic programs or facility rentals.