P/T Lifeguard

Under supervision of the Center Director/Program Coordinator or Designee, to participate in the responsibility of performing lifeguarding, water rescue and safety procedures: To perform a variety of tasks in the prevention of injuries at the pool facilities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains Lifeguard & CPR/First Aid certifications. Administer First Aid and/or CPR as needed; performs water rescue functions
• Observe patrons and enforce the safety rules and regulations of the pool
• Customer Service/Handles Objections/Positive Public Perception
• Participates in Lifeguard Training sessions
• Dependability/Attentiveness/Excellent Communication skills

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Lifeguarding and CPR/First Aid administering
• Familiarity with and use of water safety equipment

Education: Lifeguard Training

Experience: No experience required

Knowledge/Skills Abilities:

• Lifeguard certification
• Water rescue safety methods
• Pool Safety operating regulations

Certification:

• Lifeguard certification and CPR/First Aid

Physical Requirements:

Depending upon area of assignment:
Positions in this class typically require: walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Work is performed in an aquatics setting.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.
This position requires staff call up in an emergency situation.