Lifeguard

The Lifeguard has responsibility for maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes safety and recreation in accordance with all District policies, procedures, guidelines and best practices.

• Represent Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District wearing appropriate uniform on shift and acting in a professional manner at all times.
• Maintain constant and effective surveillance of aquatics facility and patrons and enforce facility rules.
• Provide first aid and CPR as required.
• Respond quickly and decisively to any and all emergencies and take care to spot hazards as well as potential hazards and proactively take measures to avoid accidents.
• Perform and document pool chemistry checks and report imbalances to management in a timely manner.
• Report maintenance issues to management in a timely manner.
• Perform basic computer task including data entry, updating spreadsheets and logging in and out of computerized timesheet system.
• Maintain work schedule and vacation request electronically.  
• Maintain regular and timely attendance and be ready to start work when shift begins.
• Know, understand, and implement various safety rules and guidelines and ensure all activities are executed appropriately.
• Know and follow all District policies and procedures.           
• Work effectively and communicate with the public and co-workers in both written and oral forms.
• Attend and complete all trainings and certification courses as required.
• Provide exceptional customer service to patrons and staff, maintaining appropriate signage regarding schedules and information at the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification required
• At least 15 years of age.
• Possess strong swimming skills.
• American Red Cross Water Park Guard Certification preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation.
• Maintain a fitness and mental level consistent with readiness to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to perform rescue actions and administer CPR and First Aid as needed.
• Work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.

• Must be able to hear distress noises and hear and see distress signals in a noisy aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere in the zone of responsibility.
• Will require long periods of sitting or standing in a hot, humid and noisy environment.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, grab, pull and push objects in or out of water, squat down, stoop, kneel, crouch and jump.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Hours will vary depending on the pool schedule and may include early morning, weekend, holiday and evening shifts.

Salary : $20 - $28