Lifeguard

GENERAL STATEMENT 

Under the supervision of the Aquatics & Safety Manager, lifeguards are responsible for providing lifeguard services at the swimming pool facility. They explain and enforce safety rules, respond to user inquiries, and administer first aid and CPR. They are also responsible for reporting and filing safety violations to the Aquatics & Safety Manager when applicable. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

1. Perform as a lifeguard by observing patrons on the deck and in the water to ensure safety and prevent accidents. 
2. Reports and treats all patron and pool problems to the Aquatics & Safety Manager and in their absence, the Building Management. 
3. Follows procedures according to the USU/SRWC established Swimming Pool Guidelines and properly files and records safety violations to Aquatics & Safety Manager when applicable. 
4. Provides first aid, CPR, and pool rescue skills to patrons in pool, when necessary. 
5. Answers patrons’ questions, addresses concerns, and provides information. 
6. Properly open and close the pool and sand volleyball court area and set up and break down all necessary equipment.
7. Keeps pool deck clean by sweeping and watering deck on a daily basis.
8. Vacuum the pool each shift as needed.
9. In the event of an emergency, the lifeguard must administer basic first aid for minor injuries and contact a parent or responsible adult for the injured person(s) if necessary. For any major injury, the lifeguard will respond with the appropriate training skills and follow USU/SRWC guidelines for addressing medical emergencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and/or Experience 

One year of related work experience in field required. Recreation, Kinesiology, and Health Services majors are preferred, but not required. Enrolled in at least six units and making satisfactory progress in related degree program at CSULB. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

Current Lifeguard Training Certification and CPR/First Aid/AED certification required. 

Knowledge and Abilities 

Ability to perform as wide variety of swimming skills; possess sufficient strength, agility, hearing, and vision to perform the duties of a lifeguard; thoroughly understand the procedures for reporting accidents and know procedures for when and how to call for help to handle stressful or sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, specifically the general public, staff employees and students; arrive for work on time; follow directions from supervisor; understand and follow work rules, safety procedures and personnel policies. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and bend. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk for long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral and close vision, the ability to see at 20 feet or more, and the ability to adjust focus. Must meet physical requirements for a lifeguard; administer first aid or cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in emergencies, and possess strong swimming abilities. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and outdoor weather conditions. 

1. The work environment is generally 20% indoors in a temperature-controlled office and 20% outdoors in various weather conditions.
2. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
3. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near swimming pools and various types of recreation equipment and is occasionally exposed to the risk of slipping and falling.