Aquatics – Lifeguard

Aquatics - Lifeguard

This is a position that requires a lifeguard certification. Employees will be working at one of the four City of Reno aquatics facilities performing monitoring and lifesaving duties.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Parks and Rec Specialist Band I
• Positions in this band have direct supervision available.Work tasks are routine, repetitive, and/or narrowly defined.

Work Schedule

• Less than 233 hours per quarter and may be year round or
• 233 hours or more in a quarter with a maximum of six months employment or
• Not to exceed 1,039 work hours within any fiscal year

Essential Functions & Tasks

Include, but are not limited to:

• Guards the pool during facility use.
• Enters the water to rescue patrons in distress; resuscitates rescued swimmers, administers first aid to injured, calls Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on serious accident cases.
• Enforces policies, rules, and regulations.
• Cleans and performs light maintenance around pool, locker rooms and storage areas.
• Inspects facilities to ensure safe conditions.
• Prepares supplies for programs.
• Under direction, teaches swimming, water safety, and diving, and assists with special events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Conveys and exchanges verbal and written information.
• Walking, standing, sitting and performing swimming rescues.
• Walking on various surfaces including uneven ground that may be slippery.
• Work may be performed outdoors in a variety of weather extremes.
• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
• May work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

• Age: 15
• Certifications: Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Water Safety Instructor

A completed City of Reno Employment Application is required. Applications may be submitted online at reno.gov/jobs. Applications are also available at Parks and Recreation facilities.

For more information, call the Aquatics Office at 775-657-4651.

Taking applications until positions are filled.