Lifeguard

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Lifeguard

Salary

$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Temporary Full-Time

Job Number

8445-11-2023

Department

Parks

Division

PK201261 - PK Pools

Opening Date

12/01/2023

Closing Date

6/24/2024 4:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Non

Occupational Group

Non-Civil Service

Location of Vacancy

Parks and Recreation

Recruitment

Entrance

Selection Method

Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 at the time of application.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under general supervision, to safeguard swimming pool/aquatic center
patrons in various water areas and depths of aquatic facilities, and to ensure proper use of pool area.

Positions are available at the following aquatic centers and pools: Ashworth; Birdland; Nahas; Northwest and Teachout.

Application Process:  Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview.  If you are submitting an application December - February, please know that it may be approximately 10-15 business days before you receive a response.  If you are submitting an application March - July, please know that it may be approximately 5-10 business days before you receive a response.

Application Deadline
:  Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.

Approximate employment duration: Approximately 40 hours per week. Assigned work hours between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM including weekends and holidays from May-September.

Paid TrainingPools will begin to open May 25, 2024 with paid training beginning May 15, 2024 for staff who are cleared to work.

Note:  Hiring preference is given to applicants having the ability to work consistently throughout the season.

Acceptable Experience and Training

  • Must be 15 years of age and able to secure a work permit.

Required Special Qualifications

  • Candidates are required to possess a valid and current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification and CPR Certification or have the ability to obtain required certifications by employment start date.
    • Certifications may be obtained through the American Red Cross and must be valid through September 02, 2024.
    • Candidates accepting a conditional offer of employment as a Lifeguard with the City of Des Moines will be offered the opportunity to take the Lifeguard training class through the City of Des Moines (class dates TBD). The registration fee will be waived for those who work as a Lifeguard for the City of Des Moines through August 17, 2024. Those who do not work as a Lifeguard for the City of Des Moines through August 17, 2024 will be required to pay a pro-rated amount for the certification training. Alternatively, lifeguard classes are offered year round throughout the community.
  • Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks.
  • Passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to employment.
If you have current certifications such as American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR, AED and/or First Aid, please attach these to your application. Candidates are required to possess a valid and current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification or have the ability to obtain the required certifications by employment start date. Lifeguard Training and CPR certifications must be valid through September 02, 2024.

Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and driving record background checks. Passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen are required prior to hire.

ONLY U.S. CITIZENS AND LEGAL ALIENS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR HIRE. AA/EOE

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

  • Enforces all rules and regulations regarding public health and safety;
  • Warns patrons against hazardous practices and instructs patrons on facility rules;
  • Assists persons in distress by applying lifeguarding techniques and performing water rescues;
  • Applies First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation as needed. Maintains constant watch for accidents or potential accidents or hazards in all water areas and depths of aquatic facilities;
  • Possess and utilize superior customer service skills;
  • Assists with maintenance work on or around the aquatic facilities;
  • Performs cleaning duties relative to opening, operating, and closing the facilities as well as vacuuming the pool, cleaning floors, counters, restrooms, decks and landscaped areas;
  • Lifeguards may be required to work before or after public swimming hours for special aquatic programs or facility rentals.

This positions receives only mandatory benefits.

01
Are you or will you be at least 15 years of age on or before May 1, 2024?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Were you employed by the City of Des Moines during the 2023 Summer Employment Season?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Are you currently certified as a Lifeguard?
  • Yes. A copy of your certification is required to verify application qualification and may be submitted to Human Resources via fax to (515) 237-1680, mail or in-person to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines IA 50317, or email to humanresources@dmgo
  • No- I am signed up for a class somewhere else
  • No-I want to take my lifeguard class for FREE* and work for the City of Des Moines *(free for those who work through August 17, 2024)
04
Please list the expiration date of your Lifeguard certification (must be valid through September 02, 2024).
05
If you are not currently Lifeguard certified, please list the date you will complete your Lifeguard Training course. (For more information regarding certifications, please contact the American Red Cross, YMCA, IAPRA.org, or dmparks.org).
06
Please indicate your work assignment preference from the options below.
  • 5 days a week (40 hours).
  • May work a full day less than 5 days a week.
  • Willing to work as needed.
  • No Preference
07
Please list in order from 1-4 your preference in location assignment from the following choices:
*Ashworth (In Greenwood Park)
*Birdland (Across from North High School)
*Nahas (Near South Des Moines Library)
*Northwest (Near Hoover High School)
*Teachout (Near East Library on Hubbell)
08
Please indicate the date you are available to begin work and your anticipated final date of work.
09
List additional information that may be helpful in considering your application.
10
Where did you hear about this job? Please select all that apply.
  • City of Des Moines website
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Job Opening Website such as Indeed, CareerBuilder, GovernmentJobs, Unemployment, etc.
  • Current/Former Employee
  • School
  • Newspaper/Print Ad
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Billboard
  • On-site Signage
  • Email
  • Friend, Family, or word-of-mouth (non-Employee)
  • Neighborhood Association
  • City Source
  • Aquatic Brochure or Program Guide
  • Unemployment Office
  • Other (please specify below)
11
Please provide details on where you heard about this job.

Required Question

Agency
City of Des Moines
Address
1551 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy
Room 213
Des Moines, Iowa, 50317
Phone
(515) 283-4213