Lifeguard - Part-Time

Position Title: Lifeguard (Part-Time)

Reports To:  Assistant Athletic Director for Aquatics

Salary: $13/hr
 

POSITION GOAL:

To create a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas in accordance with RSD policies and procedures. 
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a minimum age of 15 years old 

• Certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguard or equivalent (must include CPR/AED, First Aid) 

• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness

• Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with RSD standards

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.  

2. Responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with RSD policies, procedures; completes related reports as required.

3. Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.

4. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.

5. Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.

6. Performs all secondary duties in a timely manner as required for each shift. 

7. Performs all lifeguard duties, including ability to lift people out of pool, perform CPR, scan pool to ensure safety of participants.

8. Maintains accurate records as required by the RSD and/or the state health department code.

9. Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.

10. Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and for the duration of the shift.

11. Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.

• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. 

• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness. 

• Able to work and make decisions independently as well as in a team atmosphere.

• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility. 

• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.