What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard - 45 position at BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH ALABAMA INC?
Primary Functions:
Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area/body of water.
Know/review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately.
Perform first aid when necessary and complete appropriate incident/accident reports.
Know, understand, and consistently communicate policies and guidelines for the use of the pool and the body of water known as the pond.
Attend in-service training.
Must be 18 years of age or older and hold a high school diploma/GED.
Nationally accredited lifeguard certification applicable for body of water being guarded.
Basic Life Support and First Aid certifications.
Able to physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
Able to hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere in the zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodations.
See and observe all sections of an assigned zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Demonstrated ability to recognize swimmers in need of assistance.
Demonstrated ability to recognize, respond and remedy unsafe situations.
Ability to communicate with all ages and levels of swimmers
Ability to work with diverse populations and ages.
Dedicated to member safety and the mission and philosophy of the BGCSA