What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at Manheim Township?
Job Description
Job Description
This is a seasonal / summer position with an anticipated start in May 2025
Lifeguard
Department : Recreation
Reports To : Pool Manager
Supervisory Responsibilities : No
Safety Sensitive : Yes
Classification : Seasonal; Non-Exempt
Job Level : 1
Driving Status : No
Work Environment : Pool
Summary
Consistently provide a safe and healthy environment for all patrons while maintaining a community-friendly atmosphere through the enforcement of all facility rules.
Essential functions
Follow the Lifeguard Manual and perform all duties and functions of a lifeguard.
Protect the safety and health of all patrons using first aid, surveillance, and rescue skills.
Communicate policies, rules, and regulations to all that use the facility.
Provide excellent customer service through consistent, fair, and courteous enforcement of all rules.
Related functions
Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
Assist with swim team and special event functions.
Work as a team to complete facility cleaning and daily stocking as needed.
Assist with general duties for other staff in the event of their absence.
Physical Requirements
Ability to demonstrate physical fitness to include frequent light to occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), swimming, standing, and walking for long periods of time, bending, pushing, and pulling.
Able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time and intermittently.
Ability to reach with hands and arms, push items overhead, occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Ability to talk, hear, and see.
Competencies
Thorough knowledge of lifeguard skills.
Knowledge of pool facilities operations.
Skills
Strong swimming skills.
Abilities
Ability to demonstrate tact and patience when dealing with customers.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work habits to meet ever-changing schedules requirements.
Ability to show initiative in all situations.
Required Education and Experience
Current certification in CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent.
Current Lifeguard Certification (Red Cross preferred)
Preferred Education and Experience
Prior lifeguarding experience
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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