Lifeguard

Position Title: Lifeguard

Reports to: Facility Supervisor

FLSA Status: Part-Time Hourly

Salary: $18.00 (DOE)

Summary:

Under the direction of the on-duty Supervisor and the Aquatics Director, the primary responsibility is to safeguard the lives of individuals at the facility and prevent accidents through knowledge of lifesaving, proper use of equipment, and situational. Other duties include assisting in the overall operation of the facility, light maintenance and cleaning as necessary, and other related duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a 10/20 protection to zone while on stand
• Enforce Facility rules and regulations consistently
• Respond quickly, effectively and efficiently to all emergency situations
• Render first aid and care as needed/directed
• Report to work ready to begin including in uniform and application of sunscreen

(seasonal)

• Completion of inservice training and training materials as assigned
• Communicate with other facility staff, management, and the general public
• Report all accidents involving any aspect to the onduty supervisor
• Process incident reports and complete all required paperwork
• Maintenance and cleaning daily as required
• Rotate to assigned areas in a timely manner
• Perform light maintenance and cleaning as directed
• Keep work area in a clean and presentable condition
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be certified as a lifeguard by the American Red Cross and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have 20/20 vision corrected or uncorrected. Must have hearing within normal range corrected or uncorrected. Must have availability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings. Must be able to pass a drug.

Education and/or Experience:

Prior lifeguard and customer service experience desired.

Certified as a lifeguard through the American Red Cross with CPR/AR/First Aid/AED certifications.

Language Skills:

Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Mathematical Skills:

Demonstrate the ability to understand concepts like measurements, fractions, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability:

Demonstrate the ability to handle complex issues that may involve sensitive information. Must demonstrate the ability to recognize an individual in distress and respond accordingly. Demonstrate the ability to handle difficult situations that may include patrons or staff members. Demonstrate the ability to deal with conflict in a professional manner and resolve issues.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with arms, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside summer weather conditions.

About Asotin County Public Facilities District

The Asotin County Public Facilities District serves the Lewis - Clark Valley, enhancing the quality of life for all ages, cultures, and abilities. We promote community safety, provide accessible programs and educational opportunities. The PFD owns and operates the Asotin County Family Aquatic Center, the areas only year-round recreational facility. Comprised of 3 indoor and 4 outdoor pools, fitness facility, and classroom / meeting space, the Aquatic Center serves over 100,000 visitors annually.