NRC- LIFEGUARD

NRC- LIFEGUARD

Nampa ID

Job Title:

NRC Lifeguard

Hiring Salary Range:

$15.75 hourly

• This position does not qualify for VISA sponsorship.

Department:

RECCR

Job Status:

Part-Time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Aquatic Supervisor

Amount of Travel Required:

None

Positions Supervised:

None

Work Schedule:

Must be able to work flexible and varied hours. ________________________________________

ROLE STATEMENT FOR LIFEGUARD

Ensures patron safety within the vicinity of the pool facility; performs other duties as required or assigned.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The principal function of an employee in this class is to ensure patron safety within the pool center facility. An employee in this classification must hold their Lifeguard certification through the American Red Cross. In addition, the employee must maintain certifications in First Aid and CPR. An employee at this level is qualified to work as a lifeguard. The above certifications do not qualify an employee to act as a swimming lesson instructor or a Head Guard. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, members of community service groups, other City employees, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed at a pool facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains a clean and safe swimming facility, including clearing the pool deck of potentially dangerous objects and vacuuming the pool when necessary.
• Monitors the safety of the pool, including administering First-Aid and CPR when necessary, testing water quality and chemical balance, monitoring pool equipment, and performing minor maintenance repairs as required.
• Performs life-saving and guarding duties, including assisting patrons in life-threatening situations, enforcing pool rules and regulations daily for the efficient and safe operation of the pool, providing active accident prevention, and monitoring patrons to make sure they are physically capable of being in the water.
• Maintains current certifications in all required areas, and accepts responsibility for renewing certifications.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

ESSENTIAL RELATIONSHIP EXPECTATIONS

• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Responds to citizen's questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.
• Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner.
• Respect the opinions of others and demonstrate a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors, and others.
• Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

General knowledge of swimming and lifeguard-saving techniques. General knowledge of basic First-Aid and CPR. General knowledge of injury prevention and treatment. General knowledge of stabilization of victims with spinal cord injuries.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Ability to remain calm and act in a professional manner at all times. Ability to differentiate between passive and active drowning victims. Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with the general public. Ability to address uncooperative patrons. Ability to swim 500 yards using a variety of swim strokes. Ability to retrieve objects off the pool floor in a timely manner. Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language, and deal with a wide range of persons. Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions, use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions, and prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Working toward a High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

1 plus year of experience in Swimming Training/Instruction Or any combination of experience and training that provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Certifications & Licenses:

CPR Certification and First Aid Certification. Lifeguard Certification by the American Red Cross.

Other Requirements:

Minimum 16 years of age.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

(more detailed essential physical job functions available upon request): The principal duties of this class are performed at a pool facility.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT

The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

DISCLAIMER

The City has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the City reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the City may deem appropriate. The City of Nampa has a Drug/Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy. Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check. The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This position may close prior to the closing date.

Position :

950575

Code :

2026096-1

Type :

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Posting Start :

05/06/2026

Posting End :

05/17/2026

HOURLY RANGE:

$15.75-$15.75