What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard- The Club at Forest Ridge position at Bobby Jones Links?
A Lifeguard implements all water safety policies and procedures and supervises members and guests in and around the swimming pool. This position reports to the Swimming Pool Manager.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Vacuums pool bottom; empties automatic skimmer; skims bugs and other debris from surface to prepare pool for daily use
- Supervises swimmers at all times to ensure their safety
- Tends to minor injuries such as small cuts and bruises of swimmers
- Maintains cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers
- Assists in organizing clinics and private swimming lessons for members as directed by the Swimming Pool Manager or Instructors
- Enforces rules of conduct
- Checks first aid inventory and reports shortages
- Sets pool equipment up at the beginning of the day and returns it to storage at the end of the day
- Straightens the pool and cabana areas at the end of the day
- Maintains all necessary records determined by the Swimming Pool Manager
- Attends all meetings as directed by the Swimming Pool Manager
- Contacts emergency medical personnel when a serious injury occurs
REQUIRED SKILLS
- First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
- Knowledge of optimal swimming pool water chemistry, temperature, and cleanliness standards.
- Skilled swimmer.
- Attentiveness and awareness to the surrounding environment.
- Ability to enforce policies and procedures that contribute to safety.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a skilled swimmer and able to pull weight through the water.
- Must be physically able to rescue someone drowning or injured in the water.
- Prolonged periods of being outdoors.
Required Skills
- First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
- Knowledge of optimal swimming pool water chemistry, temperature, and cleanliness standards.
- Skilled swimmer.
- Attentiveness and awareness to the surrounding environment.
- Ability to enforce policies and procedures that contribute to safety.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a skilled swimmer and able to pull weight through the water.
- Must be physically able to rescue someone drowning or injured in the water.
- Prolonged periods of being outdoors.