Lifeguard (NON PERMANENT) Summer Season

City of Tucson • Toms River, NJ

1d • $15 - $23

About The Position

The Lifeguard position at the City of Tucson’s Parks and Recreation department keeps swimmers safe by watching the pool, preventing accidents and enforcing safety rules. They are trained to respond to emergencies, perform rescues, and provide first aid while maintaining a clean, hazard-free environment for enjoyable swimming. This position reports to a Pools Supervisor. This position does not supervise.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 15 years of age at the time of application.
• Applicants must have successfully completed the Starguard Training, In-Water Skills test, and Written Exam on lifeguard skills and safety.
• The following certifications must be obtained within one (1) month of hire and must be maintained throughout employment in this position: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

• Monitors patrons in the pool and surrounding areas to ensure safety.
• Enforces facility rules, regulations, and policies to prevent accidents.
• Performs rescues and administers first aid or CPR as required.
• Inspects the pool, equipment, and safety supplies.
• Reports any hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Provides customer service by assisting pool patrons with inquiries and provides guidance on swimming safety.
• Participates in regular training sessions and emergency response drills.
• Monitors water quality by checking pool chemicals such as chlorine and pH levels to ensure they meet safety standards.
• Ensures the pool deck, restrooms, and other areas are clean and organized.
• Opens and closes the pool each day according to scheduled hours.
• Documents any incidents and/or injuries.
• All duties, responsibilities listed are subject to change.

Benefits

• The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions.
• The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind.
• Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years.
• We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.
• You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED