Lifeguards

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring the safety of patrons including accident prevention in the water and surrounding areas. Performs rescues and provides first aid and care to accident victims. Performs daily maintenance facility security transactions and reporting duties.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar; related; or a logical assignment to the position.

• Comply with and enforce all policies; procedures and regulations set by management.
• Provide exceptional customer service – professional, courteous, tactful, and alert.
• Prevent accidents and minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions.
• Educate patrons regarding the purpose of the pool rules and regulations.
• Respond quickly to all emergency situations in the water or in surrounding areas.
• Administer any first aid needed by an accident victim.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
• Complete all daily records and reports as required (e.g.; receipts, deposits).
• Perform daily maintenance, pool opening/closing, and other related duties as required.
• Present oneself in a professional manner at all times.
• Perform other support duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of age.
• Certification in Lifeguarding, Adult and Child CPR, and Standard First Aid certification or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of the pool programs and ability to enforce all policies, procedures, and regulations set by pool operation management and the facility.
• Ability to manage large or small groups of program participants.
• Ability to recognize areas needing improvement and to take initiative to implement corrective measures and meet the highest expectations in safety and cleanliness of the facility.
• Professional presentation and positive role model in the execution of duties; at all times.
• Demonstrated competency working with children and adults.
• Strong observation, teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Successful completion of required trainings.

Physical/Mental Requirements

The requirements 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 position’s essential functions.

• Able to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions such as extreme heat, precipitation, etc.
• Able to walk; sit; stand; use hands; listen/hear; climb/balance; stoop; kneel and crouch
• Able to swim.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion, 10 pounds on a daily basis.