Lead Lifeguard - Seasonal

Job Description:

Lead Lifeguard - Seasonal

Description

Description

THE POSITION
Come join the hardworking and fun staff at the Town of Prescott Valley. Ensure the safety of citizens as they are enjoying the pool and splash pad at Mountain Valley Splash by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.

Examples of Duties

In this position you will:

• Be proficient in and knowledgeable of swimming practices in order to instruct all ages and abilities on how to swim.
• Assist with conducting scenario testing.
• Monitor the activities at Mountain Valley Splash to prevent accidents and possible drownings. Exhibit all standards of American Red Cross Lifeguard.
• Conduct pool inspections and completes pool chemical logs and reports imbalances to supervisor.
• Record daily participation numbers and ensures daily cling assignments are completed by guard staff.
• Report any safety concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Be knowledgeable of and perform first aid.

Typical Qualification

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with a minimum of one (1) year of customer service experience. Experience in a lead role preferred.
• Certified as an American Red Cross Lifeguard and one (1) year of lifeguarding, recreational assistance, or related experience.
• Candidates may be required to pass a background check and must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug screening.
• Lifeguard Management Certification preferred.

**Interviews will be scheduled once applications have been accepted.**

Compensation:

This is a seasonal position that may work up to 6 months depending on the workload and performance.

Hourly pay range is $16.54 to $17.37. Seasonal employees are entitled to earn paid time off and accrue a minimum of 1 hour of general leave for every 30 hours worked.

Open Until Filled

Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Supplemental Information

The Town of Prescott Valley—The Cooler Side of Arizona

The Town of Prescott Valley is located in beautiful central Arizona, set between the scenic Mingus and Bradshaw mountain ranges in the heart of Yavapai County. Our high desert elevation of 5,100 feet affords us four seasons with mild temperatures year-round. Prescott Valley is the largest and fastest-growing municipality in the county. (est. 50,000 pop.)

Founded in 1966, Prescott Valley offers a small-town, rural atmosphere filled with rich natural beauty and modern amenities. Three national forests are nearby, and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a short two-hour drive away. The Prescott Valley lifestyle is for someone who enjoys a relaxed pace of life, but also wants the excitement of being part of a growing, evolving community!

Known as a diverse, welcoming community, Prescott Valley boasts excellent cultural, recreational and educational activities and superior public services. The Town's downtown area is anchored by a 5,000 seat, town-owned event center that hosts concerts, sporting events, and shows.

A carefully created General Plan serves to protect the quality of life that has been the reason that many have moved to Prescott Valley. The town has an excellent K-12 school system, local access to higher education, and offers a variety of shopping and restaurant options in and around its inviting central business district.

Town Values

Incorporated in 1978, the Town operates under the council-manager form of government. We believe our greatest resource in fulfilling our mission is our employees! Our signature count-on-me SERVICE culture means together, we roll up our sleeves and get the job done quickly and effectively. We value INTEGRITY, holding ourselves to the highest standards; we are responsible, honest and transparent. RESPECT, we treat others with dignity. We genuinely welcome differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences for a more inclusive workplace. TEAMWORK, honoring our commitments. FUN, our energizing force to create and innovate finding a new way to pioneer public services. When we have fun doing what we love our citizens love their experiences with us! With a sense of humility we give our time, attention and action in service to others.

Under the leadership of our Town Manager and Council, the Town of Prescott Valley is a proactive, visionary, and solution-oriented organization. Fiscally conservative, the Town is financially sound with little debt and healthy reserves, positioning us to move forward in continued smart and sustainable growth for years to come.

Seasonal employees are entitled to earn paid time off and accrue a minimum of 1 hour of earned general leave for every 30 hours worked and can accrue to a maximum of 40 hours per year.

Salary:

$16.54 - $17.37 Hourly