Lifeguard

Summary:

Ensures the safety of all pool guests by preventing and responding to emergencies. Must implement all water safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe and friendly environment. Assists in scheduling and in-service training. This is a seasonal, hourly position. Direct supervision from the Manager on Duty and reports to the Club Director.

Position Characteristics:

A successful Lifeguard is professional, responsible, and respectful. Must have strong verbal communication skills. As an employee in charge of the safety and well-being of pool guests in and around the pool area, he/she must be observant and promptly respond to anyone needing assistance. He/she is reliable, attentive, and carefully follows all policies and procedures. Maintains a positive, professional manner at all times.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.
• Perform lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques according to Red Cross training guidelines.
• Understands, enforces and follows all club and pool rules, policies and procedures.
• Monitor swimmers at all times.
• Administer first aid to minor injuries; activate emergency action plans; serve as a first responder in case of a rescue or critical injury until EMS arrives.
• Maintain a clean pool including chemical maintenance, brush and vacuum pool, empty skimmer baskets, skim debris from surface.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all areas of the pool and restrooms.
• Maintain all necessary records including water chemistry, and incident reports.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Club’s pool facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures.
  

Additional Responsibilities and Job Requirements:

• Assists club staff to ensure all members and guests are properly signed in at the  desk before entering the facility.
• Ability to take and follow direction.
• Attend in-service trainings; and all meetings as required.
• Capable of working/cleaning with chlorine and swimming in chlorinated water.
• Completes any additional duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

The position requires current Lifeguard Training and First Aid certification. Current CPR/AED certification required. One (1) year of previous lifeguard experience is preferred.

Physical Demands:

This position routinely requires sitting, standing, walking, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, holding, twisting, reaching, climbing stairs. The employee will have the ability to lift and/or move at least fifty pounds on a consistent basis. The Lifeguard will exhibit physical exertion; must be able to swim 500 yards and tread water for at least 2 minutes.

Appearance and Grooming:

All employees are required to follow the guidelines set forth by the employee handbook regarding proper workplace appearance. Employees must adhere to their department’s uniform requirements.

Language Skills:

Must be able to listen and follow directions; speak clearly and concisely to maintain proper, effective communication with staff, club members and guests.

Reasoning Abilities:

Use discretion and exercise good judgment, and acknowledge all members, guests and staff checking-in or walking past. Cell phone use is strictly prohibited while on duty, unless in the case of an emergency. Understand and follow verbal and/or written instruction. Work quickly and accurately, both independently and as a part of a team.

Physical Demands:

This position routinely requires sitting, standing, walking, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, holding/lifting, twisting, reaching and climbing stairs. Have the ability to lift and/or move at least fifty (50) pounds on a consistent basis. Must be able to stand for long periods.