What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at Buffalo Valley Recreation Authority?
Job description
Buffalo Valley Recreation Authority
Lifeguard Position
This position is responsible for maintaining order at the pool facility by preventing accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of patrons. Lifeguards are also responsible for monitoring the pool facilities for potential hazards or unsafe conditions, providing first aid to patrons, custodial duties in maintaining the pool facilities, public relations, and all other duties as necessary or required. Lifeguards must have the communication and interpersonal skills to courteously and firmly interact with pool patrons and foster a sense of trust and authority.
This position requires weekend and Holiday work. Applicants must be 16 years or older.
Prior lifeguard certification is not required, but applicants must be able to pass lifeguard certification class before beginning employment. This includes a prerequisite swim test where applicants must demonstrate skills such as swimming 300 yards continuously, treading water, and picking up and transporting an object from the bottom of the pool.
Lifeguards with WSI certification may also teach swim lessons.
Essential Duties:
- Required attendance to pool staff orientation in late May
- Attendance at Staff in-services, training sessions, and staff meetings
- Must be available both weekdays and weekends
- Preference will be given to applicants available for entire length of pool season.
Qualifications:
- Responsible, Dependable, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations
- Ability to stand or sit for prolonged amount of time
- Position may require lifting of children or adults for rescue
- The ability to see, hear, and communicate are integral for this position and manual dexterity is needed to perform day to day operations
- Exposure to sun, heat, and various weather conditions
The Lewisburg pool is open 7 days a week from Memorial Day through the end of August.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay is $12.00-$15.00/hour based on experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $15