Lifeguard

Lifeguard Summary: Ensures the safety of guests in and around pool, lake and splash pad. Responds to inappropriate behavior and emergencies. Essential Functions: Takes primary responsibility for the health, wellbeing and happiness for guests using pool, lake, splash pad and the Pearlstone campus. Recognizes and resolves individual or group behavior issues or problems; ensures pool rules are followed.  Provides and supervises entertainment activities for guests participating in the location’s pool and water feature activities.  Responds to medical emergencies; performs first aid, CPR/AED; stabilizes guest until the arrival of EMS.  Maintains cleanliness and neatness of pool, pool equipment, locker rooms and other facilities.  Ensures a pleasant visit for each guest; maintains effective guest relations.  Performs special projects delegated by management. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Other Duties Provide top notch customer service to all guests. Assist with Campus Rentals and Pearlstone Center programming as needed. Other tasks/duties as assigned. Employee Standards: Be a team player Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude at all times Accommodate requests with a smile and “let me see what I can do” attitude Adhere to supervisor directives Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor; proper and complete uniform, nametag and no earbuds Arrive prior to the scheduled starting time, properly dressed and prepared to work Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest, and professional manner Education and Experience: 16 years old required. High School diploma or equivalent or Bachelor's Degree (or working towards one) in Education related field preferred. American Red Cross or equivalent Lifeguard Certification. CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification, and AED training. Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently. Strong communication and leadership skills. Physical Demands: Work outside in the heatStand for long periods of time Lift 10-50 pounds Team lift 50 pounds Mental, Physical and Visual Skills: Must be able to follow written, verbal, or diagrammatic instructions. Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies verbally or in writing.  Must be able to do light work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, performing such activities as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pulling, walking, pushing, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.  Have visual requirements of mid-range vision. Working Conditions: Works in a normal outdoor pool environment.  Some heavy lifting required.

Salary : $15