Lifeguard

General Statement of Job

Under general supervision, the primary responsibility is to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring. Ensures the safety of all patrons in the aquatic facility. Responsible for the safety and cleanliness of the aquatics facility. Reports to the Pool Manager/ Assistant Pool Manager on duty.

Special Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of Spotsylvania County Parks & Recreation Dept.
• Maintains vigilance without lapses in concentration.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with the Parks & Recreation Pool Operating Procedures Manual.
• Inspects safety equipment at the beginning of shift to ensure that safety equipment is in the proper place and ready for use.
• Reports damaged equipment and, if possible, removes it.
• Reports any accidents or disciplinary problems to the pool manager on duty.
• Monitors the vending area, restrooms, and deck area for litter and sanitizing needs while walking through the facility.
• Enforces pool policies, regulations, laws, and ordinances governing the conduct of persons using the aquatics facility in accordance with the Pool Operating Procedures Manual. Maintains effective, positive relationships with patrons and other staff.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies facility safety rules, policies, and guidelines.
• Enforces all pool rules with all patrons in a fair, polite, and consistent manner.
• Ensures that the aquatic environment is free of obstructions and safe for participant use.
• Ensures the facility is secure, monitors and checks all doors and gates are locked before leaving the swimming pool area.
• Responsible for maintaining all relative certifications.
• Wears proper uniform (County issued) and represents the Spotsylvania Parks & Recreation Dept. in a professional manner at all times.
• Attends all required staff meetings and in-service trainings as scheduled.
• Maintains a clean and safe facility to include pool, deck, chairs, restrooms, pool office, and vending area.
• Reports any accidents or disciplinary problems to the Pool Manager on duty. Curtails misuse of the facility and equipment.
• Monitors and safeguards all equipment belonging to the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Ensures that at no time are swimmers/patrons left unattended. Ensures Lifeguard to patron ratios are met at all times.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

Minimum Training & Experience

Must be 15 years of age or older.

Must possess valid Certifications in ARC Lifeguard Training & CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR/First Aid/AED).

Must successfully complete mandatory Parks & Recreation Training Program before specific job duties are assigned.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and drug screen.

Special Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of pool operations and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of the purpose, policies, and procedures of the department's recreational programs.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to prepare a variety of reports and records; ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and firmness in contact with County officials, administration, and the general public.
• Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information.
• Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.
• Ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.
• Ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence.
• Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures and policies, and follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines, and objectives.
• Ability to utilize mathematical formulas, add and subtract totals, multiply and divide, determine percentages, and determine time and weight.
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Ability to pass lifeguard water test and meet requirements of ongoing drills. Must be able to remain alert. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods. Must be able to withstand outdoor temperatures. Ability to recognize visual and verbal distress signs/actions from potential drowning victims within 10 seconds. Ability to respond to the victim in water within 10 seconds. Ability to respond to an emergency situation including but not limited to a water emergency, respiratory or cardiac emergency, minor/major first aid, and missing person. Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals. Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision. Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines, tools, and equipment, such as pump room equipment, and pool vacuum equipment. Tasks require the ability to exert medium to heavy physical effort which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with job-related equipment. Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating the other hand with different activities. Must have minimal/ levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. May require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color. Requires the ability to speak and/or hear (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving the nature of sounds by ear).

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties if requested by the supervisor.