Job Information
Hartford City Lifeguard in HARTFORD, South Dakota
Position: Lifeguard *Employee Classification: Seasonal Part-Time *Position Starts: To be determined *Position Ends: To be determined *Reports to: Swimming Pool Manager
**Job Summary The lifeguard's primary duty is to supervise and maintain the safety of patron at the Hartford Municipal Pool. Other duties include but are not limited to: preparing the swimming pool for public use, maintaining the pool and bath house facilities (including restrooms), operating the concession stand and closing the pool for the season. The pool will tentatively open for the season on May 17^th^ and will be open during the day on July 4^th^ and on Jamboree Days. The pool will tentatively close for the season at the end of August (when the West Central School District resumes classes). The City Council reserves the right to adjust the pool hours. The applicant must be physically fit to perform the necessary job duties.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
- Basic knowledge of swimming pool rules and regulations.
- Successful completion of CPR and First Aid training. The City of Hartford will reimburse the cost of certifications upon full completion of summer employment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, employees, and the general public.
- Ability to work with children.
- Perform related work as required.
- Minimum of 15 years old.
**Selection Guidelines Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The duties listed above are intended for illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Compensation
The starting pay shall be $17.00 per hour. The pay rate of $17.00 shall increase by .25 cents per hour for each additional year the employee has worked for the City of Hartford in this position.