Head Lifeguard - (Part-Time)

TPC Southwind is a private par-70, 7,244-yard layout located in the gated community of Southwind in Southeast Memphis, Tennessee. TPC Southwind is home of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. TPC Southwind houses a modern-style, 34,000 square-foot clubhouse featuring rich wood furnishings and creates an inviting backdrop for socializing, private events, or corporate entertainment.

The Lifeguard/Head Lifeguard monitors activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers by performing the following duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPR, First Aid Certified and safety training certification required.
• Red Cross Lifeguard/Water Safety Certification required.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all members and guests are greeted and welcomed in a professional and courteous manner and assure proper sign in procedures are followed.
• Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas. Maintain and ensure that swim center policies and rules are followed throughout the facility.
• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid.
• Maintains order in swimming areas.
• Inspects all pool facilities for cleanliness, assists with preventative maintenance as required.
• Conducts or officiates swimming meets.
• Open and close the swim business operations and facilities using established standard operating procedures.
• Observe swimming performance of members/guests to determine need for individual or team improvement.
• Communicate emergency and safety information to members and guests in a calm, clear professional manner by telephone or two-way radio in a calm, clear professional manner.
• Maintain responsibility for the cleanliness and appearance of the pool area, entryways, and all storage and service areas.
• Maintain all emergency equipment and procedures as established.
• Special projects or other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Office:

           

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Field:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of outdoor weather conditions. Position is very active and requires lifting, pulling or pushing up to or over XX pounds, moving and/or lift items with awkward weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Travel

• Travel is not expected for this position.
• Travel is generally limited to local TOUR facilities.
• This position requires some overnight travel.
• This position requires overnight domestic travel outside the local area, an estimated XX percent of travel is required.
• This position requires overnight international travel, an estimated XX percent of travel is required.

Work Schedule Expectations

• This position typically requires working standard business hours Monday through Friday.
• This position requires after hours, on-call shifts and the ability to work during nonstandard hours when the need arises.
• This position requires early morning, late night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does manage projects.
• This position manages employees and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within the department.