Purpose

The primary responsibility as a lifeguard is to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring. Candidates must be able to ensure the safety of members by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors. This person will need to be able to solve on-the-job issues by utilizing effective critical thinking and decision-making skills and possess the ability to work with diverse populations. Lifeguards must be able to enforce pool policies and be able to communicate effectively why policies are in place.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Required.
• Current CPR/ First Aid/AED Certifications Required.
• Must be willing to work Friday evenings and weekends in May and from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Work a minimum of 15-20 hours per week.

Physical Demands

• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
• Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing or walking for various lengths of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous lifeguarding experience

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations by activating the Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• Actively guards and scan the pool area at all times; refrains from socializing while guarding.
• Communicate and enforce all Blackahawk Country Club and pool policies and rules in a personable and professional manner.
• Dress and appearance are consistent with Blackhawk standards including wearing your swimsuit, guard shirt, whistle and tube while on duty.
• Following protocol and response in a timely manner.
• Complete daily cleaning assignments.
• Attend and participate in regular in-service trainings.
• Provide a welcoming environment for all members.
• Document any incidents and/or injuries.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work space
• Perform other duties as assigned

Staff Development:

• Must act and represent Blackhawk Country Club in a positive and professional manner
• Maintain a standard of performance on daily tasks.
• Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings for all areas necessary.
• Maintain communication with other Aquatics Team members and your supervisors.
• Communicate clear and concise information as needed to members, staff and emergency medical service personnel and police services.

Criteria for Success:

• Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies through knowledge and application of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Ability to enforce pool policies while providing a high level of customer service to members.
• Ability to display a positive attitude for all members and Blackhawk Country Club staff.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manages their time and balance professional and personal commitments.
• Arrives prepared and on time for work and consistently demonstrates service excellence.
• Able to assess a situation and make an informed decision independently.
• Ability to work as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff and management.

Transferrable skills

• Communication
• Time management
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Understanding and appreciation for human differences
• Civic responsibility · Effective leadership
• Change management
• Conflict management
• Customer Service

Pay Rate: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

Minimum Hours: 15-20 hour per week