Salary: $14.06 - $14.93 Hourly
Location : 50010, IA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 24-PRLG-02
Department: Parks and Recreation - Temporary & Part-time positions
Opening Date: 11/27/2024
Closing Date: 5/23/2025 12:00 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MERIT
Residency Requirement?: No
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
General Information The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for Furman Aquatic Center Lifeguards for the 2025 Summer Season!
Candidates can work up to 40 hours per week. Shift times vary with day and evening hours, weekdays and weekends, May through September, with an opportunity to extend employment upon mutual agreement.
Lifeguards are directly accountable to the Shift Leaders, Recreation Assistant and the Aquatics Manager, and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks & Recreation.
Lifeguards who become Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certified will be given a rate increase after certification.
Examples of Essential Job Functions Prevent injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations and behaviors; consistently enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations and educate patrons about them; recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies; administer first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and/or use an AED in an emergency; inform other lifeguards, facility staff and management when more help or equipment is needed; inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the shift leader; complete and submit required records and reports; perform routine cleaning and maintenance as prescribed; participate in regular in-service training sessions; exercise regularly to maintain fitness level (swimming skills, strength and endurance); and complete additional duties as assigned by the Shift Leaders, Recreation Assistant and/or the Aquatics Manager.
Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.
Qualifications Age Requirement:
- Must be at least 15 years of age.
Experience:
- Lifeguard experience is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid and AED training is required.
Candidates not possessing the required certifications may still apply. On-site training and certification will be provided by the City, free of charge. (A strong swimming ability is needed for certification!)
Please attach your American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate to your application!Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
- Skill in leadership, public relations, and decision-making.
- Ability to understand facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to assist in maintaining an exceptional level of safety and sanitation of the pool facility.
- Ability to complete all modules of Lifeguard Orientation.
- Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times (see Lifeguard Dress Code).
- Ability to understand, appreciate and embody the City of Ames Core Values.
Supplemental Information Selection Process:The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, an interview, and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status.
E-Verify Process:The City of Ames participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with the City of Ames must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity on their first day of employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents on your first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-239-5199 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at:
NOTE: Applicants with disabilities may submit requests for ADA testing or interview accommodations to the Human Resources Department prior to the test or interview.
The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at 515-239-5199.
This classification is not eligible for benefits.
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Are you at least 15 years of age?
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Are you a junior high or high school student?
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If you are a junior high or high school, what is your anticipated high school graduation date? (month and year)
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Do you have a current lifeguard certification or the ability to obtain one prior to the beginning of our summer season?
- Yes, I have a current lifeguard instructor certification
- I have the ability to obtain the lifeguard instructor certifcation prior to the summer season
- No
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Will you be able to pass the following lifeguard pre-requisite skills test?Pre-requisite 1: Complete the following swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest: Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150-yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. (Swim goggles are allowed.); Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2-minutes by treading water using only the legs.; Swim 50-yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.Pre-requisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1-minute, 40-seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20-yards. (face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).; Surface dive (fee-first or head-first) to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.; Return to the surface and swim 20-yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.; Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.)
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What is your work availability to work in the summer months? (days of the week and times you're available)
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Are you available to work the full season, Memorial Day through Labor Day?
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If you cannot work the full season, what date can you start and what date is the last day you can work?
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