Substitute - Lifeguard - Clover Park School District

POSITIONS ARE ON-CALL, AT-WILL POSITIONS WITH NO GUARANTEE OF HOURS OR WORK.

Hourly Wage- $16.28/hr - $17.28/hour

*Shift -Variable work schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays and/or special events

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

This position is located within the Clover Park School District Maintenance & Operations department's community aquatics program and under the direct supervision of the Facilities & Recreation Coordinator and Pool Lead.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as lifeguard for indoor pools, responsible for pool patrons safety/health in attendance. Provides maximum surveillance of pool area and rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required. Keeps accurate records/reports and adequate supplies.
• Assists in maintaining pool, and area clean and free from any hazards; provides information to swimmers regarding safety/health/admission rules and procedures.
• Attend aquatics and/or safety training as directed; Participate in any required training.
• Works independently with a minimum amount of supervision.
• Follows and enforces the intent of all pool rules.
• Correctly completes all assigned paperwork.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to pass pre-requisite lifeguard certification test. Training & Lifeguard certification upon hire
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Satisfactorily completion of a pre-employment verification (fingerprint) scan prior to first day of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of district policies and procedures, general rules, & regulations.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use maturity in judgment and interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Lifeguards must have good vision (corrected vision if necessary) while on duty to effectively recognize all emergencies, incidents and rule breaking.
• Ability to be focused and alert to prevent hazardous situations.
• Knowledge of proper lifesaving equipment and its use.
• Water lifesaving skills and techniques of lifeguarding.
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and the public.
• Ability to communicate aquatic program information effectively with staff and public.
• Ability to remain calm under noisy and confusing conditions.
• Ability to respond effectively and successfully to ensure the safety of others, and to apply first aid/CPR when necessary.
• Ability to work with a staff, students, and community members from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Certification and Licenses

• Possesses and maintains the following certifications
• Lifeguarding and First Aid (American Red Cross or Nationally recognized equivalent (training provided)
• American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional; CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED or equivalent (American Heart Association CPR/AED); (training provided)
• First Aid. (training provided)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION

• Experience as a lifeguard.
• Lifeguarding and First Aid (American Red Cross or Nationally recognized equivalent
• Experience working with school age children.
• Previous experience working with the public in a customer service role.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor recreational pool, subject to noise and distractions. Variable work schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays and/or special events as required. Physical agility and stamina; lifting, walking and overall physical movement; carrying, pushing or pulling; occasional heavy lifting up to 100 pounds (during rescue); sitting and standing for extended periods of time; vision to monitor individual activities and read program materials; hearing and speaking to exchange information to others.  Occasionally responds to crisis situations in and out of the pool.  May deal with distraught or angry parent, children, or community members. Exposure to pool chemicals, dust or other irritants.  Extreme concentration in a noisy environment with many distractions and activities.  May be required to perform life-saving measure.

FLSA:  Non-Exempt                                           AFFILIATION:   None

JOBCLASS:   Hourly, At will-on-call                   WORKYEAR:  Hourly position, Seasonal

*Disclaimer:  Substitute positions are considered "at-will" meaning either party can end the relationship at any time; nothing in the offer of substitute employment, employee manual, substitute manual or other employment documents, or other oral communications shall be deemed to create an employment contract or to modify the at-will relationship; no person other than the Superintendent of the District, has the authority to bind the District to an employment contract or an agreement to modify the at-will employment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits 

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours  during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options. 

Retirement and Deferred Compensation 

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan.  For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. 

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP)  with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154