About the Department

Provides customer service and ensures safety of all guests at the Oxford Aquatic Center by enforcing the rules, policies and procedures of the facility as well as Butler County and the state of Ohio in regards to Lifeguarding and Aquatics. 

Position Duties

•Enforce safety rules and polices of the facility 
•Complete training programs, staff meetings, and evaluations as assigned 
•Provide customer service to guests 
•Provide lifeguard services for swim team, public swim, swim lessons, and private parties. 
•Maintain certification requirements for Lifeguarding through the American Red Cross, YMCA or other accredited organization.  
•Assist with oversight and inspection all areas of the pool for cleanliness and safety. 
•Report any problems or incidents to supervisory staff
•Overseeing and assigning daily cleaning of the facility including: locker rooms/restrooms, deck surfaces, trash/recycling, and pool vacuuming
•Position requires a flexible work schedule; mornings, daytime, evenings and weekends 

Minimum Qualifications

Incumbent must obtain, or be willing to obtain, the following certifications prior to beginning work with the City of Oxford: Lifeguard Certification, Certified Pool Operator, Lifeguard Instructor Certification (preferred), Water Safety Instructor Certification (preferred). 

Incumbent must possess the ability to obtain and maintain lifeguard certification from an accredited agency (i.e. American Red Cross, YMCA, StarGuard, etc.). 
Incumbent must sit, see, stand, walk, use hands, speak, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Other Qualifications

Incumbent will work outdoors. Outdoors requires exposure to heat and sun. Aquatic Center environment is often busy and crowded. Must be able to work in a team environment and collaborate well with other employees and across other divisions of the department. Must be available to work a varied schedule including mornings, daytime hours, evenings and weekends.