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Platte Canyon School District #1
57393 U.S. Highway 285
Bailey Colorado 80421

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LIFEGUARD

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Required certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training / First Aid / C.P.R.-P.R.
  2. Preferred additional certifications: Water Safety Instructor, Oxygen Administration
  3. Knowledge and skills:
    1. Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques.
      (Must pass a pre-employment test of lifeguard skills and knowledge.)
    2. Understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures.
    3. Leadership and public relations skills.
    4. Decision making skills.
  4. Demonstrate effective public relations skills – relate well to children, youth, and the general public.
  5. Capability to respond to flexible time demands including evening and/or weekend work.
  6. Capability to work in hot, humid conditions with exposure to chemically treated water.
  7. Physical fitness for the position including hearing and vision (may be corrected) within normal limits, ability to lift 50 lbs., and endurance for frequent walking, standing, and kneeling.
  8. Demonstrated ability to perform job duties and responsibilities with minimum supervision.

EMPLOYMENT
The Lifeguard is an employee of the Platte Canyon School District and, as such, shall adhere to Policies of the Board of Education.
Work week: Limited to no more than 30 hours.
Schedule: Determined by the Swimming Pool Manager.
This is an “overtime non-exempt” position.
This is an “at-will” position.
Must Exercise regularly to maintain physical fitness.

COMPENSATION  Hourly based upon initial placement on the salary schedule.
PERA
No insurance benefits

REPORTS TO:  Swimming Pool Manager
Head Lifeguards

PRIMARY FUNCTION  Assure the safety of swimming pool users by preventing and responding to emergencies. The Lifeguard shall also be responsible for maintaining a high standard of facility cleanliness and maintenance through completion of duties as assigned by the Head Lifeguards and Swimming Pool Manager.

JOB-DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations.

  2. Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations.

  3. Complete all necessary records and reports.

  4. Demonstrate effective public relation skills. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective and desirable working relationships with other district personnel and the general public.

  5. Participate in regular in-service training sessions.

  6. Complete all additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

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TOBACCO-FREE, DRUG-FREE, AND ALCOHOL- FREE SCHOOLS Smoking, chewing, or any other use of any tobacco products by staff, students and members of the public is banned on school property, including: playgrounds, athletic fields, recreation areas, parking areas, and buildings, and in school vehicles or at bus stops. Use is also banned at any school or School District sponsored activity or event. Tobacco includes; cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, cloves and all other kinds and forms of tobacco prepared in such manner as to be suitable for chewing, smoking or both. Use means lighting, chewing, inhaling or smoking any tobacco product. A staff member in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action and/or possible termination of employment. District Policies are displayed on this web site.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The District is committed to providing a safe learning and working environment where all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect No otherwise qualified person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination in the Districts educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (which includes marital status), age or disability. Discrimination against employees based on ancestry, creed or sexual orientation is prohibited in accordance with state law. District policies and practices shall be in compliance with Federal and State non-discriminatory statutes and regulations:

  1. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
  2. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967.
  3. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
  4. Americans with Disabilities Act.
  5. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
  6. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended.

Inquiries concerning the application or information of these laws should be directed to Human Resources, District Office, 57393 US Hwy 285, 57393 US Hwy 285, Bailey, CO 80421. 303-838-7666 Ext. 1011.