City of Albuquerque

Position Summary

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

AQUATICS AIDE - Hourly Rate $13.00:

Perform a variety of clerical tasks in support of assigned area to include assisting with cashiering, basic sorting, filing and/ or copying; assist with the instruction of aquatic swimming and safety courses; and assist in general maintenance and upkeep of the Aquatics facility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

LIFEGUARD/SWIM INSTRUCTOR - Hourly Rate $13.50:Monitor activities in City swimming areas; prevent accidents and provide customer service and assistance to swimmers while keeping a safe aquatic environment; rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid as needed; assist with the instruction of aquatic swimming and safety courses and assist in general maintenance and upkeep of the swimming facility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

HEAD LIFEGUARD - Hourly Rate $15.00:Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for ensuring safety at City swimming pools; instruct swimming, lifesaving and safety courses; assist in general maintenance and upkeep of the swimming facility and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

POOL SUPERVISOR - Hourly Rate $16.50:Supervise employees at an assigned City swimming facility; maintain facility according to State, City and department regulations; assist in public relations.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing. 

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

AQUATICS AIDE: 

Must be at least 16 years old. Applicants 15 years of age may be eligible for the entry level position with a required work permit. Office and/or clerical support experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid water attraction lifeguard certificate or swim lesson instructor certificate if teaching swimming lessons within three (3) months from date of hire. Possession of a valid Cash Handling certification from the City of Albuquerque within three (3) months from date of hire. 

LIFEGUARD INSTUCTOR: Must be at least 15 years old. Applicants 15 years of age may be eligible for the entry level position with a required work permit.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid CPR, first aid and lifeguard certificate.

HEAD LIFEGUARD: Must be at least 18 years old. Three (3) seasons (Summer, Spring, Fall and/or Winter) as a lifeguard. Supervisor and/or lead experience preferred. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid CPR, first aid and lifeguard certificate.

POOL SUPERVISOR: Three (3) seasons (Summer, Spring, Fall and/or Winter) of aquatic program experience. Supervisor and/or lead experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire. Possession of a valid CPR, first aid and lifeguard certificate. Possession of a valid CPR instructor, first aid instructor and lifeguard instructor certificate within six (6) months from date of hire. Possession of a valid Certified Pool Operator's certificate within six (6) months from date of hire. Possession of a valid Cash Handling certification from the City of Albuquerque within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

Dependent on position 

• Principles and procedures of clerical support
• Basic office procedures, methods and computer equipment 
• Principles and procedures of filing 
• Principles and procedures of basic swimming and water safety
• Operations, services and activities of a swimming pool program
• Principles and practices of pool lifeguarding to include basic swimming strokes and rescues
• Identify unsafe or hazardous situations
• Principles and procedures of water safety, lifeguarding, first aid and C.P.R.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and safety regulations
• Principles and practices of pool lifeguarding
• Principles of lead supervision and training
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Water chemistry, pool filtration, chlorinating, electrical motors and pumps
• Methods techniques of providing swimming instruction
• Basic cash handling principles and procedures
• Operational characteristics of swimming pool equipment and machinery
• Use of pool chemicals and water chemistry

Preferred Skills & Abilities

Dependent on position 

• Learn and perform basic clerical duties 
• Operate a variety of office equipment in a safe and effective manner 
• Respond to emergency and hazardous situations 
• Basic understanding of swimming and assist with training all age ranges
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Respond to emergency and hazardous situations
• Basic swimming ability and assist with training all age ranges
• Swim skillfully
• Evaluate an emergency situation and to act decisively and effectively
• Administer artificial respiration according to the prescribed method
• Handle crowds and direct individuals and groups
• Lead, organize and review the work of staff in the area of work assigned
• Cash register operation and cash handling
• Must be able to do work shift work
• Availability to work evenings and weekends
• Independently perform the most difficult tasks assigned to swimming pool staff
• Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures
• Operate a variety of swimming pool equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Perform lifeguarding tasks in a safe and effective manner
• Respond to emergency situations and perform first aid as necessary
• Instruct students in swimming and water safety techniques
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
• Meeting required standards as established for lifeguards
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Select, train, and evaluated qualified swimming instructors and lifeguard staff
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures

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