Lifeguard at Zemurray Pool
The Lifeguard works at Zemurray Pool, ensuring safety of patrons and staff; supplying information regarding facility maintenance of water quality, providing life safety, communicating and enforcing City of Hammond Recreation department regulations and promoting good customer service.

• Must be available from 5/2023 - 9/30/2023 Monday through Sunday, hours not to exceed 34 hours per week.
• Hours flexible, as needed. (Seasonal Position, Summer Job)

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in taking admission fees for public recreational swimming and swimming lessons
• Participating in maintenance of facility including, filtration, chlorination system, cleanliness, sanitation, minor repair and maintenance; cleaning restrooms, emptying trash cans and other duties as assigned.
• Ensuring safety of patrons, watching for and preventing and notifying patrons and Head Lifeguard of unsafe conditions, accidents or occurrences, administering first aid when required; reports all accidents immediately to Head Lifeguard/Pool Coordinator, and/or Recreation Supervisor, Director (chain of command)
• Performs such other duties as assigned by Recreation Administration.

• Knowledge and ability to evaluate water conditions at aquatics facilities
• Ability to adjust programs as necessary to ensure the safety of the visitors and other staff
• Swimming proficiency and comfort in all types of water conditions
• Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety
• Knowledge of on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services

Education, Work Experience, & Qualifications:

• Education Required: Age 16 or older; High School Graduate preferred.
• Certifications: Current American Red Cross or YMCA Standard First Aid Card;
• Class Instructors should possess a current Water Safety Instructor Certificate.

No Benefits offered for Part-Time and/or seasonal employees.