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Hastings Water Works is looking for driven and capable candidates to join our professional and experienced Aquatics team as lifeguards this summer. If you enjoy being out in the sun and undertaking rewarding and exciting opportunities to advance your career goals, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.


 

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintaining surveillance in the chair or on the pool deck while on duty.
  • Rescue ready at all times.
  • Immediately respond to emergencies whenever they should arise.
  • Enforce all HWW and Facility specific rules.
  • Responsible for assigned opening before the facility opens and the closing procedures before the facility is secured at close. These responsibilities include tasks such as testing water chemistry.
  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned.


 

SKILLS/BEHAVIORS:

  • Ability to Swim 150 yards without stopping, then tread water for 2 minutes without using your hands, then swim an additional 50 yards without stopping.
  • Ability to swim 20 yards; dive to the bottom of a 9 foot pool and retrieve a 10 pound brick, swim on your back for 20 yards while holding the brick in both hands, and exit the swimming pool, all within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
  • Have reliable transportation and ability to travel to different locations within a 10 mile radius of your scheduled facility.
  • Have a smart phone with data and location services.
  • Consistency and punctuality in showing up for all assigned shifts.
  • Possess strong customer service skills.
  • Possess strong communication skills, including public speaking and active listening.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities at any given time.
  • Goal and results oriented.
  • Possess a high level of enthusiasm.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.
  • Comfortable operating in an environment of continual change.
  • Ability to be a collaborative and supportive team player.
  • Possess integrity and have the ability to hold self and others accountable.
  • Willing and able to develop, be challenged, and continuously learn.
  • Openness to critical feedback and suggestions.



 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

  • A minimum age of 16 years of age
  • High School Diploma, GED, or currently working towards a High School Diploma or GED
  • American Red Cross Certification (Lifeguarding with First Aid, CPR and AED)



We look forward to the prospect of working with you this summer. Please consider applying to join our team at www.hastingswaterworks.com or email us for more information at hastingswaterworksaq@gmail.com.