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POSITION TITLE: Lifeguard   (Hourly)

REQUISITION #:  req7491

DEPARTMENT: Recreation

LOCATION: MULBERRY INDOOR POOL

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Hourly Benefit Highlights

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fluctuating Hourly

HOURLY RATE:   $15.75 per hour (based on relevant experience)

SELECTION PROCESS: This position has consistent openings, and we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check required.

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

At
the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and
we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and
paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of
knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum
qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to
view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best
prepare you for the role.

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Summary: Performs in a lifeguard position protecting the life and well-being of each patron using the aquatic facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties and responsibilities and illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Prevention of any accidents by eliminating the hazard or a hazardous behavior.
Enforcing all rules involving pool policy and operation procedure.
Knowledge of all rules and justification for the rules.
Educated the swimming public to the habits and attitudes of safe recreation and encourages their cooperation.
Maintains a level of physical fitness appropriate to the demands of life guarding required to fulfill any emergency procedure for any circumstance.
Assists in the maintenance and care of the equipment, facilities, and environment including cleaning duties.
Attends and participates in all required City sponsored clinics, workshops, and meetings.
Informs the supervisor of any disciplinary problems as necessary.
Performs any other related or similar duty as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is not responsible for the supervision of employees.

City Competencies

Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Occasionally works independently without direct supervision.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with co workers, participants and the public.
Communicates effectively in both oral and written form with external and internal customers.
Ability to show sensitivity in dealing with all age groups, persons with disabilities, and a diverse population.
Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate a variety of office equipment.
Ability to understand and apply department procedures and policies.
Ability to handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to use table and chair dollies, kitchen equipment, carpet vacuum, standard office equipment including copiers and computers.
The Aquatics Department has a dynamic and changing schedule. Ability to work varying shifts is desirable, particularly weekends and holiday shift availability.

Education and Experience: Minimum age is 15.

Language Skills:

Ability to read instructions and communicate with City supervisor and the general public. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor, user groups, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve and implement practical solutions to problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Foresee and initiate proactive measures to insure program quality, customer service and safety.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid Certifications required.

Physical Demands:

Bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, jumping, twisting, balancing kneeling, crouching, reaching and climbing.
Physical activity required in leading/demonstrating classes.
Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds
Hand-eye coordination for operation of a computer keyboard.
Ability to read written materials and to observe programs.
Speech and hearing capabilities to maintain communications with employees and citizens.

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City is committed
to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and
employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws
prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate
behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being
adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any
behavior that violates this policy.

Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee,
the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from
unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or
harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national
origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived
sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability,
age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status
or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any
other status protected under federal, state or local law.

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In
addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the
City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee
who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government
health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City
employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions
giving rise to the threat or violation.

POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.