Job Information
City of Idaho Falls Lifeguard in Idaho Falls, Idaho
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General Purpose
City of Idaho Falls
Lifeguard
The City of Idaho Falls is accepting applications for the position of Lifeguard for the Wes Deist Aquatic Center. Under the
supervision of the Aquatics Manager and Aquatics Supervisor, the Lifeguard will be responsible for the safety of all patrons
in the building.
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Essential Functions
Monitors activities at the pool to prevent accidents; rescues swimmers in danger of drowning; administers First Aid;
cautions swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; enforces and adheres to pool rules and regulations;
follows emergency action plan and procedures established in the event of an emergency; maintains order in the pool and
adjoining areas.
Inspects facilities for cleanliness; completes general pool cleaning and maintenance duties; responsible for the availability
and safekeeping of emergency equipment (rescue tubes, backboard, signs and other equipment); determines chlorine
content and pH value of water, using water testing kit, and record readings.
Provides general information on pool operation to patrons; teaches swimming lessons.
Will also need to attend mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
Minimum Qualifications
No Experience Required.
Previous experience and/or involvement in recreation programs, life-guarding or swimming preferred.
Knowledge of pool equipment and maintenance; knowledge of lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid and
standard resuscitation measures; knowledge of rules and regulations governing conduct of the public at pools; knowledge
of swimming pool sanitation and chlorination systems.
SALARY \$12.75 Hourly LOCATION Idaho Falls, ID
JOB TYPE Temporary JOB NUMBER 2024-0413
DEPARTMENT Parks and Recreation DIVISION Recreation Indoor Aquatic
OPENING DATE 04/10/2024 CLOSING DATE Continuous
Skilled in the application of lifesaving techniques; skilled in Front Crawl, Breast Stroke, Elementary Back Stroke and Side
Stroke; ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies; ability to perform rescue actions, administer first aid and CPR.
Special Qualifications: Must possess current certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR for Professional
Rescuer First Aid and Safety, AED, and Emergency Oxygen Administration. Lifeguards are expected to keep their
certifications current.
If certifications are not current, but be able to earn or update before employment.
Work Environment
Tasks require a variety of physical activities generally involving muscular strain. Physical demands may occur in activities
related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, running, jumping, etc. Talking, hearing and seeing required in the
daily performance of job duties. Occasional exposure to environmental hazards resulting from working in a recreational
environment. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative
problem solving.
- General Purpose
- Essential Functions
- Minimum Qualifications
- Work Environment