Senior Lifeguard - City of Bessemer

Requirements

• The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:
• Valid driver's license.
• American Red Cross Basic Lifeguard Training Certificate, YMCA Lifeguard Certificate, or National Pool and Water Park Lifeguard Training Certificate.
• American Red Cross Adult CPR Certificate or American Heart Association CPR Certificate.
• American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate.
• Experience conducting pool maintenance such as checking chemical levels, pumps, and lifesaving equipment.
• Experience conducting and teaching instructional swim classes.
• Experience teaching and training employees on how to conduct pool chemical checks, proper safety equipment use, and pool operations.
• TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
• Teaches a variety of classes for community members by building age and skill level appropriate programs, preparing the facility for the class, and teaching the class.
• Ensures the pool is ready for swim meets, practices, and other events by reviewing event set up plans with staff and setting up the pool and equipment accordingly.
• Participates in general facility maintenance activities.
• Monitors proper maintenance and upkeep of the pool by regularly performing visual and chemical inspections, updating records and reports, and performing other routine maintenance activities.
• Monitors the pool and swimmers and performs lifeguarding techniques as outlined and maintained by the American Red Cross.
• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Job involves significant and concerted physical exertion required for regular prolonged periods of swimming.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Work is performed primarily in employer-owned facilities and pools such as community civic centers, recreation centers, etc. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.
• EEO STATEMENT:
• ACCOMMODATION:
• NOTE:
• This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.
• DISCLAIMER:
• This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

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Additional Information

TARGET CLOSE DATE: 12/31/2026 PAY GRADE: Grade 11 TYPE: Full time JOB SUMMARY: The City of Bessemer is seeking to hire a Senior Lifeguard to be responsible for enforcing water safety rules and regulations in accordance with standard practices in an effort to provide a safe and enjoyable swimming program for the community. Such individuals monitor swimmers, teach swim classes, and prepare the pool and facility for events. They also monitor and assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the pool and facility. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The City of Bessemer provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below: Bessemer $13.69 - $21.24

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