What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Lifeguard position at City of Winchester, VA?
Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Knowledge and performance of approved water rescue and accident prevention techniques, emergency procedures, simulation drills, water safety policies, first aid, and CPR;
- Knowledge and performance of water safety practices and procedures;
- Basic knowledge of operational safety and maintenance requirements for aquatics facilities and amenities;
- Ability to react efficiently and effectively in emergency rescue situations;
- Ability to react efficiently and tactfully with the public and to be capable of enforcing regulations firmly and impartially;
- Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the City of Winchester Ethics policy;
- Skills in pool and open water swimming, water rescue, accident prevention techniques, water safety procedures, standard first aid and CPR;
- Other duties as assigned
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Lifeguard/first aid, CPR professional rescuer and AED certified through the American Red Cross
