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Employment
Work in the great outdoors for Metro Parks. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Head Lifeguard | Lifeguards
| Position |
Head Lifeguard - Summer 2009 |
| Salary |
Salary Schedule C |
| Benefits |
Participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) |
| Profile |
The head lifeguard supervises the operation of Munroe Falls Metro Park's swimming facility. Lifeguards provide a safe swimming and beach area for park visitors, perform safety-maintenance duties, and carry out instructions of supervisors and the policies of Metro Parks, Serving Summit County. |
| Supervision |
Reports to the park manager |
| Responsibilities |
1) Perform maintenance and service functions as outlined in the lifeguard guidelines and/or assigned by the park manager. 2) Perform all duties of a lifeguard. 3) Enforce park district rules and regulations on the waterfront area. 4) Participate in the safety and risk management program of the park district. 5) Perform other related duties as assigned. |
| Education |
High School student or GED equivalent. Associate's degree preferred |
| Experience |
Two years of experience as a lifeguard at a pool or, preferably, a beach. |
| Knowledge & Abilities |
1) Ability to deal courteously with the public. 2) Ability to make a prompt response in an emergency. 3) Demonstrated emotional intelligence, including: self-awareness and accurate self-assessment; sensitivity and empathy; openness, reliability, trust and consistency. |
| Licenses |
Must have successfully completed and be current in American Red Cross Senior Lifesaving Course, preferably the Water Safety Instructors Course. Must possess current certification in First Aid and CPR. Must pass a Metro Parks water test specific to the facility. |
| Conditions of Employment |
Must successfully complete a two-week probationary period |
| Application |
Download a seasonal application |
| Contact |
Ray Dickson, Interim Chief of Rangers
975 Treaty Line Rd.
Akron, OH 44313
rdickson@summitmetroparks.org
Phone calls will not be accepted. |
| Closing date |
Open until filled |
| Date posted online |
January 9, 2009 |
| Position |
Lifeguards - Summer 2009 |
| Salary |
Salary Schedule C |
| Benefits |
Participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) |
| Profile |
Lifeguards provide a safe swimming and beach area for park visitors, perform safety-maintenance duties, and carry out instructions of supervisors and the policies of Metro Parks, Serving Summit County. |
| Supervision |
Reports to the park manager, assistant park manager, head lifeguard, assistant head lifeguard and the chief of rangers. May be called upon to oversee other lifeguards. |
| Responsibilities |
1) Perform maintenance and service functions as outlined in the lifeguard guidelines and/or assigned by the head lifeguard, park manager or assistant park manager. 2) Perform all duties of a lifeguard. 3) Enforce park district rules and regulations on the waterfront area. 4) Participate in the safety and risk management program of the park district. 5) Perform other related duties as assigned. |
| Education |
High School student or GED equivalent |
| Experience |
One year of experience as a lifeguard at a pool or, preferably, a beach. |
| Knowledge & Abilities |
1) Ability to deal courteously with the public. 2) Ability to make a prompt response in an emergency. 3) Demonstrated emotional intelligence, including: self-awareness and accurate self-assessment; sensitivity and empathy; openness, reliability, trust and consistency. |
| Licenses |
Must have successfully completed and be current in American Red Cross Senior Lifesaving Course, preferably the Water Safety Instructors Course. Must possess current certification in First Aid and CPR. Must pass a Metro Parks water test specific to the facility. |
| Conditions of Employment |
Must successfully complete a two-week probationary period |
| Application |
Download a seasonal application |
| Contact |
Ray Dickson, Interim Chief of Rangers
975 Treaty Line Rd.
Akron, OH 44313
rdickson@summitmetroparks.org
Phone calls will not be accepted. |
| Closing date |
Open until filled |
| Date posted online |
January 9, 2009 |
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