Job Description
Salary: $13.00 - $14.00 Hourly
Location : Parks & Recreation - 1424 Main St. Lewiston, ID
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 00282
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 03/10/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Responsible for safety of all pool users.
Under the authority of the Parks & Recreation Director the specific function included, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for enforcing pool regulations and correct any violations in a courteous manner.
- A lifeguard is in complete and absolute authority and persons not complying with the regulations. These patrons can be temporarily excluded from the pool at the lifeguard's discretion. Only the Pool Manager and/or Recreation Supervisor may suspend persons for longer than one day.
- Guards will not spend more than a few seconds correcting infractions. If the person continues to argue, refer them to the manager.
- Conduct individual swim tests for any person they have doubts about swim ability. Any refusal will require for the person to stay in the shallow end where they can touch.
- Customer service will be the upmost importance when talking with a patron. When communicating infractions choose words carefully as to not offend.
- Assist in the overall cleanliness of the facility.
- Arrive ready to work no later than 15 minutes prior to opening.
- Responsible for knowing the emergency action plan at the pool.
- Responsible knowing how to take water samples and report findings to the Pool Manager.
- Responsible for storing all lost and found articles in assigned area.
- Performing other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- 15 years of age or older.
- Certificate of lifeguard training.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- AED certification preferred.
- Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficient in interacting with people of various ages from diverse backgrounds.
- Available to work shifts.
- Physically fit, strong, agile and dexterous.
Knowledge of:
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Basic health and safety practices.
- Proper lifting techniques.
- Ability to learn proper methods of teaching swim lessons.
Ability to:
- Work independently with little direction or as a member of a crew.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Subject to outdoor environments: seasonal heat, temperature changes and extreme weather conditions.
- Physical demands include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Standing, sitting, and walking for extended periods of time.
City of Lewiston offers a competitive and comprehensive benefit package to all full time employees. Benefits include: - Health Plan - A high quality, affordable health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage administered by Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Delta Dental of Idaho. The City pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% of the premium for dependents.
- Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) - PERSI, one of the best pension plans nationwide, ensures our employees have first-class, reliable retirement. Employees can also contribute additional funds to PERSI Choice 401(k), Nationwide 457, ICMA 457, or ICMA Roth IRA through payroll.
- Holiday Leave - Employees enjoy 13 paid holidays throughout the year including a floating holiday to use on a day of their choosing.
- Vacation/Sick Leave - Employees accrue vacation and sick leave at competitive rates.
- Basic Life Insurance - Upon hire, employees are enrolled in basic life and accidental death and dismemberment policy at no cost to them.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Available to all employees, the EAP, provides a variety of free services, including anything from visits with a mental health provider to finding quality pet care.
- Wellness Incentive Program - Employees are eligible to particpate in an annual Wellness Program with quarterly incentives including an additional day off.
- Optional Benefits - Other optional benefits avaiable to employees include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Life Insurance, and Short & Long Term Disability.
For more information about benefits offered to our employees, please visit or contact Human Resources at HR@cityoflewiston.org.
Please note, Non-Seasonal Part Time positions working 20-29 hours per week are eligible for PERSI Retirement and pro-rated Sick Leave and Vacation Accrual. Seasonal and Non-Seasonal Part Time jobs working less than 20 hours per week are not benefit eligible. City of Lewiston, ID
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