Senior Lifeguard

Job Posting Title

Senior Lifeguard

Agency

566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION

Supervisory Organization

Robbers Cave State Park

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

September 30, 2023

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Compensation

The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s (OTRD) mission is to advance the exceptional quality of life in Oklahoma by preserving, maintaining, and promoting our natural assets and cultural amenities.

OTRD is seeking a Senior Lifeguard to provide guest assistance at Robbers Cave State Park in Wilburton, OK. The hourly wage for this position is $14.00.

Job Description

Typical Functions

The functions performed by lifeguards will vary, but may include the following:

• Opens or closes the pool each day according to scheduled hours
• Closely monitors activities related to the pool area
• Identifies safety issues or potential hazards to prevent accidents
• Responsible for public safety, water assists and rescues, first aid, and CPR when necessary
• Enforces the rules of the pool area, while still providing excellent customer service to visitors
• Regularly tests chemical balances in the pool and notifies management of any changes needed
• Closely monitors weather reports to make sure guests remain safe
  • Directs swimmers out of water in dangerous conditions
• Organizes and oversees pool parties or special events
  • Collect fees, when applicable
• Maintains a clean pool environment, including daily cleaning of pool, pool deck, and bathrooms
• Maintains EMS, rescue, and other equipment
• Ensures proper documentation of incidents and completion/submission of operational reports
• Collects and accounts for lost/found property and follows agency procedures on returning items
• Complies with standard operating procedures
• Creates and maintains schedule for lifeguards
• Oversees the duties of lifeguards
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

The following qualifications are required to eligible for this position.

• Lifeguard certification
• CPR and First Aid certifications, including AED

Special Requirements

• The schedule may require flexibility, including holidays or events, based on the needs of the agency.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a background check.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on ‘Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma’.