Lifeguard I

Job Summary
This position is responsible for the safety of patrons at the County pool. Work involves monitoring the pool for the safety of patrons and the provision of information pertaining to water quality, temperature, and other related items. Employees in this class must be excellent swimmers and must have mastered appropriate lifeguarding techniques including swimming, lifting and running. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor or Lead Lifeguard.

Essential Functions
Essential Functions: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Monitors the pool with constant attention to all swimmers in your area of supervision by circulating around the pool area.
Safeguards and regulates the conducts of patrons to prevent unsafe practices and accidents; warns users of existing safety hazards.
Responds promptly and appropriately when rescue or first aid is necessary.
Knows and enforces all pool rules.
Tests water and records result at scheduled times. Notifies supervisor if chlorine or pH is too high or too low, verbally and in writing.
Keeps pool area clean.
Arranges for coverage of shift in the event of absence.
Follows lifeguard maintenance schedule for pool/deck cleanings.
Takes an active role in the monitoring of lap swimmers and ensure proper speed in lane.
Follows emergency action plan in event of an emergency or incident.
Completes accident and injury reports thoroughly.
Takes out and puts in lane lines before, during or as the shift ends.
Attends all staff meetings and training.
Effects rescues and performs appropriate follow-up procedures including the use of any available equipment in the performance of first aid.
Participates in the maintenance and preparation of daily records relating to rescues, assists, first aid, water conditions, and sanitation.
Additional Duties:
Employees in this classification may be expected to perform any related duties as required by proper authority.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of life saving techniques, methods, and procedures.
Knowledge of emergency first aid and resuscitation techniques and methods.
Knowledge of appropriate maintenance of pool equipment.
Skill in swimming and rescue activities.
Skill in administration of emergency first aid and artificial resuscitation.
Ability to communicate effectively through the spoken work.
Ability to react promptly and calmly in emergency, life threatening situations.
Ability to occasionally swim long distances quickly.
Ability to reach with hands and arms and bend at the waist.
Ability to lift and/or move more than 100 pounds, unassisted.
Ability to see, including color, depth, and texture perception.
Ability to make fine distinctions in sound.
Ability to smell.

Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an outdoor or indoor pool facility.

Minimum Qualifications
Must possess current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, including CPR and First Aid certification.
NOTE: All required certifications must be kept current and valid while employed in this classification.