Lifeguard II

City of Wichita KS
US - Kansas - Wichita
January 15, 2025

Salary: $14.36 Hourly

Location : Wichita, KS

Job Type: Limited Part-time

Job Number: Lifeguard 2 2025

Department: Parks and Recreation

Division: PARK Recreation

Opening Date: 01/09/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: NONE

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.Distinguishing Features of WorkDive into a Rewarding Summer!

Are you looking for a rewarding and dynamic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while ensuring the safety of others? As a Lifeguard 2 for the City of Wichita, you'll play an essential role in keeping our neighborhood pools safe and fun for all patrons. This entry-level seasonal position offers you the chance to enhance your lifeguarding skills, gain public contact experience, and contribute to a positive, engaging environment for pool-goers of all ages.

You will actively monitor pool areas to prevent and respond to emergencies, enforce safety policies, and assist in swim lessons and swim team activities. This position also offers valuable opportunities for growth, including participation in regular in-service training, learning how to handle pool equipment, and providing assistance with pool maintenance. If you're looking to develop leadership skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment while making a difference, this role is for you!

THIS IS A LIMITED PART-TIME POSITION
The day and hours for this position: varies 2025 Important Dates

The interview process is scheduled to begin in early March 2025.
Save the date! Neighborhood pools are set to open Monday, May 26, 2025.

Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation*Posting may close at any time* Examples of Work Performed

Monitor assigned recreational pool area to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions, by practicing preventative lifeguarding.
Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies
Enforce all City of Wichita Parks pools policies and procedures
Instruct assigned Swim Lessons
Assist as needed in City of Wichita Swim Teams
Participate in regular in-service training
Assist in cleaning the facility and related areas and maintenance and operation of pool equipment
These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.
At no time should any other job duties interfere with the primary responsibilities of a lifeguard: The safety of the patrons

Requirements of Work

Ability to listen to, read, interpret, and apply instructions received
Ability to lift empty containers weighing up to 50lbs up to a 4 ft height
Ability to lift and move large, sometimes bulky objects weighing up to 80lbs with assistance
Ability to climb steps or ladders
Ability to move about quickly and stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop or squat, as needed to perform assigned tasks
Ability to work outdoors in unpleasant weather conditions
Ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds and windy conditions
Ability to climb onto and sit on a lifeguard tower for extended periods of time
Ability to physically perform life guarding activities, including techniques of swimmer rescue
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public

Required Experience and Training

Must be at least 16 years old or older
Have a current American Red Cross CPR-PR, First Aid, LGI, LGT, and WSI certifications.
Applicants must satisfactorily demonstrate required skills including swimming, CPR-PR and first aid.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing American Red Cross Lifeguard training, drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:

The City of Wichita is committed to providing a competitive pay and benefits package that helps the City hire and keep good employees. Find out more about what the City offers in the following sections.
Seasonal/Part-time-Limited Benefits Include:

Employee Assistance Program
Training

01

The age requirement for this position is 16 years old or older. At the time of completing this application, I am at least 16 years of age.

02

Are you 18 years of age or older at the time of application?

03

Which pool location would you prefer to work at? Please select the top three you interested in working at:

Aley
College Hill
Harvest
McAfee
Minisa
Orchard

04

Please list any certifications you currently hold, specifying the certification name and its expiration date (e.g., American Red Cross CPR-PR, First Aid, LGI, LGT, WSI, or equivalent). If none, type N/A

05

I understand that this position may require me to take a swimming test to be considered for the position. I am willing and able to perform this requirement.

06

As part of the employment process, I understand that I must attend Orientation and confirm that I will be available to attend either Tuesday, April 29, 2025, or Thursday, May 15, 2025.

07

I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Required Question

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