Lifeguard - Waters Edge Country Club

Overview

The Water's Edge Country Club is seeking lifeguards for our aquatics and pool facilities. Lifeguards will s

upervise members and guests in and around the swimming pool and i

mplement all water safety policies and procedures.

The Water's Edge Country Club is a McConnell Golf Property.

To learn more about the club, please visit www.watersedgecountryclub.com

To learn more about McConnell Golf, please visit www.mcconnellgolf.com

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Vacuums pool bottom; empties automatic skimmer; skims bugs and other debris from surface to prepare pool for daily use.
• Supervises and observes swimmers at all times to ensure their safety.
• Administers care to swimmers' minor injuries such as small cuts and bruises.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury.
• Rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary
• Maintains amenities in and cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms and showers.
• Assists in organizing clinics and private swimming lessons for members as directed by the Swimming Pool Manager or instructors.
• Enforces rules of conduct at the pool.
• Checks first aid supplies and reports needed items.
• Organizes and monitors pool games at all times; suggests pool-side games.
• Places rescue tube and ring buoy on the lifeguard chair in the morning; returns these and all swimming aids and pool toys to the appropriate space when the pool closes.
• Straightens the pool and cabana areas at the end of the day.
• Maintains all necessary records determined by the Swimming Pool Manager.
• Attends all meetings as directed by the Swimming Pool Manager.
• Implements all pool safety equipment.
• Performs required pool pre-opening duties.
• Informs swimming pool manager about unresolved member or guest disruptions that could cause a safety problem.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Swimming Pool Manager.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Some High School required.
• Ability to swim laps and dive to the bottom of the pool.
  
  

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Adequate knowledge of and training in pool chemistry, rescue and surveillance techniques, CPR/AED and blood-borne pathogens.
• Participates in pool safety programs and risk management.
• Employs only those methods and teaching techniques outlined and approved by the American Red Cross.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.
  
  

Licenses And Special Requirements

• Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.
• American Red Cross Basic First Aid required, training on AED units and possession of a current Red Cross CPR card.
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach, walk, stand, stoop, climb stairs, balance and/or crouch.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Physical exertion over long periods of time.
• Work in hot and humid environment.
• Push, pull and lift 50 pounds.
• Working conditions are often hot, humid, slippery and wet.
• Able to work in a busy, noisy environment.
• Able to tolerate the smell of chlorine and frequent exposure to cleaning agents.
  
  

Salary Range

USD $13.00 - USD $14.00 /Hr.