What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard - (Seasonal) position at The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa?
Job Details
Description
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The Lifeguard’s primary role is to ensure the safety of patrons and coworkers. This will be done by constant surveillance of the pools, recognizing and preventing hazardous behaviors, inspecting pool areas for potential problems and hazards, taking appropriate action and watching for unusual activity in and around the pool areas. Lifeguard’s secondary duties will include but is not limited to: maintaining pool chemistry logs, cleaning and maintaining the pool areas, assisting coworkers with set up and tear down of a class area, and greeting and assisting members. Lifeguards are required to attend all Lifeguard In-Services and Aquatics, Club and Company meetings. Lifeguards will be required to work holidays and all Aquatics related events.
Education And Work Experience
To perform the duties of this position successfully, an employee is required to execute the essential functions of the job. This job requires extensive work in an outdoor environment. Employees are expected to take proper precautions to protect themselves from these elements. Lifeguards will be required to work in a very fast-paced and ever-changing environment where there is high volume of traffic. This position also requires vigilance and focus for pool surveillance, the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, the ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork and the ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
Physical Requirements
Employees must have the ability to lift items up to 50 lbs. Other related tasks might be performed as necessary to accomplish operational goals.
This position requires extended hours in an outdoor environment. Employees are responsible for taking appropriate safety precautions to protect themselves from the elements. This position requires the moving of pool furniture, hauling equipment used for classes, and lifting boxes or other items located inside the pool areas weighing up to 50 lb. Other related tasks might be performed as necessary to accomplish operational goals.
The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. To access the ‘EEO is The Law’ information poster please visit https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
Description
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The Lifeguard’s primary role is to ensure the safety of patrons and coworkers. This will be done by constant surveillance of the pools, recognizing and preventing hazardous behaviors, inspecting pool areas for potential problems and hazards, taking appropriate action and watching for unusual activity in and around the pool areas. Lifeguard’s secondary duties will include but is not limited to: maintaining pool chemistry logs, cleaning and maintaining the pool areas, assisting coworkers with set up and tear down of a class area, and greeting and assisting members. Lifeguards are required to attend all Lifeguard In-Services and Aquatics, Club and Company meetings. Lifeguards will be required to work holidays and all Aquatics related events.
Education And Work Experience
- Current Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Required to audition to show skills are strong and up to date.
- Speak English fluently
- Positive and friendly attitude
- Prior customer service experience preferred
- Eye for cleanliness and detail
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility, act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
- Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
- Follow proper procedures for pool closures.
- Present a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times.
- Maintain a high standard of customer service.
- Prepares and maintains appropriate reports.
- Test and record water chemistry on a prescribed schedule, maintain logs.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Inspect the pool areas for problems and potential hazards, reports issue and follows up. Report potential problems and hazards to Head Lifeguard and Aquatics Manager immediately.
- Secondary duties include but are not limited to:
- Greet members, assist with finding seating, towels, swim gear…etc.
- Ensure proper inventory of loaner items are available to members
- Clean and organize the pool areas
- Assist Instructors prior to and after classes
- Clean and organize the Pool House office and storage areas
- Ensure the pool restrooms ensure they are clean
To perform the duties of this position successfully, an employee is required to execute the essential functions of the job. This job requires extensive work in an outdoor environment. Employees are expected to take proper precautions to protect themselves from these elements. Lifeguards will be required to work in a very fast-paced and ever-changing environment where there is high volume of traffic. This position also requires vigilance and focus for pool surveillance, the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, the ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork and the ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
Physical Requirements
Employees must have the ability to lift items up to 50 lbs. Other related tasks might be performed as necessary to accomplish operational goals.
This position requires extended hours in an outdoor environment. Employees are responsible for taking appropriate safety precautions to protect themselves from the elements. This position requires the moving of pool furniture, hauling equipment used for classes, and lifting boxes or other items located inside the pool areas weighing up to 50 lb. Other related tasks might be performed as necessary to accomplish operational goals.
The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. To access the ‘EEO is The Law’ information poster please visit https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
