What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at Eastern Sports Management?
“We deliver a fun and welcoming fitness environment to help you lead your best life.”
Located in Stafford Virginia, the Rouse Center (JRSSC) is a state-of-the-art 76,000 square foot facility that houses a 50-meter competition pool with movable bulkhead and seating for over 800 spectators, a 25-yard recreation pool, a warm-water wellness pool, a group exercise studio, fitness floor, a full-size basketball court, and a full-service cafe to serve guests.
The Rouse Center offers cycling, a variety of group exercise classes, swimming lessons, and lifeguarding. The center offers league play for adults in volleyball, basketball, Lil’ Kickers soccer for children 18 months- 9 years, summer camps, clinics, classes, a J-Club kids’ area for all those active kids ages 10 weeks -12 years old.
The Jeff Rouse Swim and Sports Center is managed by Eastern Sports Management (ESM) based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. ESM’s management portfolio consists of venues in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
The Rouse Center is currently looking for a Lifeguard. The Lifeguard maintains a safe swim environment by enforcing all rules and regulations of the pool as well as preventing and responding to all emergencies in the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport Center. Lifeguards will report directly to the Assistant Aquatics Director and Aquatics Director.
- Scan surveillance areas to ensure the safety of all patrons
- Act in emergency situations and provide appropriate care
- Caution swimmers regarding unsafe areas
- Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer first aid when needed
- Maintain order in swimming areas
- Able to successfully perform the Lifeguard pretest once every 6 months to maintain employment
- Help maintain a clean pool environment
- Conduct chemical checks on scheduled basis
- Fill out any necessary reports for accidents or incidents
- Able to work in a wet pool environment
- May handle chemicals, under supervision, if older than 18 years of age
- Possess strong customer service skills
- Able to multi-task and be well organized
- Able to work in team environment
- Able to communicate effectively with others, verbally and in writing
- Participate in In-Service Trainings
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned by the Assistant Aquatics Director, Aquatics Director and/or the General Manager
