LIFEGUARD2530R2
DEFINITION OF WORK This is life saving and surveillance work at a state park. Work involves protecting human life and maintaining order at a state park public swimming facility. The exercise of independent judgment is required in analyzing situations and in making decisions according to rules, regulations, and oral instructions. Work is reviewed by the park manager through observation of contacts with the public and conditions in the beach and pool areas. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL A: "Under immediate supervision…" "Immediate" means that the employee has little or no authority to select alternative work methods or to render independent judgments of any consequence. Each task is performed according to detailed instructions, written or oral. Assignments are usually for a short duration and when completed are usually checked for accuracy, adherence to instructions and established regulations, as well as the worker’s rate of performance. Difficulty - LEVEL A: Routine… Where the work is usually repetitive and the employee works from detailed instructions, the difficulty is usually limited to accuracy and speed. Complexity - LEVEL A: Work is a simple or routine nature requiring very little analytical thought. Tasks are clearly defined, highly organized, closely related and often repetitive. Few if any alternatives exist for methods or procedures to be used. Work is usually in the form of specific assignments and is closely reviewed for accuracy and progress. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually detailed, easy-to-follow instructions that cover all or most of the important aspects of the work. Workers at this level can readily determine the actions which need to be taken. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial. Contacts - LEVEL A: The purpose of the contact is to obtain, clarify, give or screen established factual information, regardless of the type (i.e., easily understood or technical) within a well-defined relationship. Normal communication skills are required. Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL A: No supervisory or leadership responsibility; may explain work instructions or assist in training others. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Patrols a beach or pool area by boat or from shore to protect swimmers from accidents or drowning. Enforces park rules and regulations regarding water and beach activities and clears the beach of litter, rocks, or other foreign objects. Administers artificial respiration or other approved first aid measures when necessary. Maintains equipment incidental to his work and inspects and reports repairs needed to buoys, floats, ropes, or other safety devices. Performs related work as required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Knowledge of life saving methods and water safety. Knowledge of first aid practices with emphasis on resuscitation methods. Knowledge of park swimming regulations. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: None required NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a senior lifeguard certificate
issued by the American Red Cross at time of appointment.
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