Lifeguard - Temporary 2025 Term **City of Dubuque** 1 Positions ID: 62213 Posted On 02/03/2025 Refreshed On 07/25/2025 **Job Overview** **Position Summary** Monitor pools to provide assistance and protection to participants; instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness; demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills; develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise; and perform other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to follow a management style that is input oriented and values equity, problem solving and the development of partnerships; and to work effectively as a member of a team; as well as desiring to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork. **Job Duties** + Patrol pool areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations. + Rescue people from hazardous situations. + Request emergency personnel. + Administer first aid. + Warn individuals about rule violations or safety concerns. + Inspect facilities for cleanliness; and equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning. + Record information about environmental conditions. + Maintain operational records; supply or equipment inventories; client information or service records; and water save and accident forms. + Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence. + Monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards; and pool area. + Provide safety training. + Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety. + Participate in athletic events. + Teach exercise or fitness techniques. + Develop educational or training programs. + Evaluate capabilities or training needs. + Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use. + Enforce rules or regulations. + Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. + Organize recreational activities or events. + Distribute resources to patrons or employees. + Promote services or programs. + Attend all mandatory in-service training meetings and staff meetings. + Report broken safety or mechanical equipment to the manager or head guard. + Wear required staff attire at all times, i.e. approved swimsuit, staff shirt, etc. + Respond to patron's questions and requests. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:** + **Customer and Personal Service** - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services which includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. + **Public Safety and Security** - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. + **Education and Training** - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. + **Psychology -** Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. + **Monitoring** - Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements. + **Oral Expression** – Communicating by speaking clearly to others. + **Social Perceptiveness** - Understanding people's reactions. + **Instructing** - Teaching people how to do something. + **Service Orientation** - Looking for ways to help people. + **Far Vision** - Seeing details that are far away. + **Dynamic Strength** - Exercising for a long time without your muscles getting tired. **Qualifications** **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + Current lifeguard, CPR and first aid certifications. + Knowledge of water safety practices and usage of water safety equipment. + Swimming skills test completion. + Must be at least fifteen years old. **If 15 or not 16 years old, please go to** **https://www.iowadivisionoflabor.gov/child-labor/permit-requirements** **to comply with the child labor law guidelines and paperwork.** **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + Experience working with a diverse workforce and population **Supplemental Information** **FLSA STATUS** : Non-exempt Primary Contact 214881 City of Dubuque Human Resources Department Human Resources Department, Human Resources Department 563-589-4125 Phone Phone Phone Fax humanresources@cityofdubuque.org Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Athletics/Fitness/Recreation Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Temp Full/Part Full or Part Time Pay/Salary $15.75 - $17.85 Hourly Company ID 931 Job REQ # \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250203 End Date 20250801 Featured Job 0 TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Recreation Program Coordinator (Tennis) - Temporar City of Dubuque Production Worker Express Employment Professionals Packaging Associate Express Employment Professionals Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach Loras College Recreation Field Supervisor (Adult Volleyball) - T City of Dubuque Pool Laborer - Temporary 2025 Term City of Dubuque Pool Manager - Temporary 2025 Term City of Dubuque Recreation Leader (Sports Instructor) - Temporary City of Dubuque Assistant Golf Professional - Temporary 2025 Term City of Dubuque Concession Worker (Golf) - Temporary 2025 Term City of Dubuque **Share this Job** City of Dubuque **About the Company** Whether at City Hall or out on city streets, our employees serve our residents, businesses, and visitors every day. Join the City of Dubuque team to be part of a high-performance organization dedicated to the community and to delivering excellent municipal services. We are input-oriented, see problems as opportunities, search for creative solutions, and work as a team to accomplish goals and build partnerships. At the City of Dubuque, your work is meaningful and supports the community. The City of Dubuque values its employees and offers competitive salaries and benefits such as: + Health and Dental Insurance + 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave + Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays + Flexible Spending Accounts + Retirement Savings (IPERS) + Deferred Compensation Plan + Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage + Short-Term Disability + Employee Assistance Program + Tuition Reimbursement Program + Longevity Pay Starting After 6 Years of Service + Flexible Work Arrangements + Paid Time Volunteering With positions in over 30 departments and divisions, your perfect career fit is waiting for you at the City of Dubuque. Ready to join our team? Visit www.CityOfDubuque.org/Jobs .