Lifeguard, Seasonal

 

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Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

Come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County! Lifeguard, Seasonal Seasonal, Hourly Hourly Range: $16.47 - $19.66/hr Posting will remain open until the position is filled Parks Equity Statement: Milwaukee County Parks is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse work force that is demographically and racially representative of Milwaukee County residents. Milwaukee County Parks leadership is committed to honoring diverse experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, while fostering work environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. Job Summary Assist in providing a safe swim environment by supervising patrons in or around the water.

Utilize effective critical thinking and decision-making skills. Prevent drownings, accidents, and injuries from occurring and respond to emergencies. Effectively communicate and enforce policies, safety procedures and minimize hazards. Assist in program implementation.

Teach swim lessons and water exercise class. Job Responsibilities • Lifeguarding - Actively guard/scan the swim area and perimeter to prevent drownings and injuries from occurring and enforce policies. Recognize and respond to rescues and emergency situations. Administer first aid and emergency medical care.

• Training/Maintaining Certifications - Continuous training in lifesaving skills, emergency medical and CPR skills. Participate in emergency procedure testing, in-service training/testing, physical fitness activities, orientations, and other staff meetings/trainings as requested. • Customer Service and Effective communication - Work in a team dynamic and effectively communicate with coworkers. Provide a welcoming environment and effectively communicate with all patrons.

Enforce all pool/beach policies and rules in a personable and professional manner. • Maintain Facilities and Equipment - Inspects, cleans and maintains pool/ beach facilities, pool and rescue equipment. Inspects pools to ensure they are safe and usable for the staff and public. Assists with maintaining proper water chemistry including filter washes, adding chemicals and monitoring feeders.

• Administrative Duties - Completes paperwork such as first aid, rescue, emergency, incident and accident reports. Records water tests and pool operation information. • Program Implementation - Teach water exercise, instruct lessons, and assist in lifeguard trainings. • Ability to properly or safely operate: chemical controllers, pool filter systems, pool vacuums, pressure washers, water test kits, hand tools, shovels and snow blowers.
• Ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 50 lbs. • Other duties as assigned. Required Education, Licenses/Certifications and Experience • Emergency Medical Responder Certification required during employment • Milwaukee County Lifeguard Certification required during employment • AHA-BLS CPR & AED Certification required during employment. • Must pass all in service testing.
• Must be at least 16 years of age at time of employment • Strong swimming proficiency and comfortable being in all types of water conditions • Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety • Maintain professional image, meet grooming and uniform requirements, maintain good mental and physical health • Work Schedule: Must be flexible to workdays, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required. Candidates will be evaluated and graded through the Physical Performance examination, which will consist of the following skills taught in the In-water training class. Sign up HERE for the In-water training class. • 100 Meter swim - freestyle, completed in less than 1 minute, 45 seconds.
• Surface dive and retrieval of a submerged object. • Front approach cross-chest carry. • Rear approach cross-chest carry. • Front approach head-hold and release to a cross-chest carry.
• Rear approach head-hold and release to a cross-chest carry. • Double wrist grip and release to a cross-chest carry. Note: This Original Examination is open to all qualified applicants authorized to work in the United States. In accordance with Rule III section 11 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position.

The non-competitive examination will consist of a review of candidate materials, education and related experience. Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements.

If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.