Lifeguard

This position is responsible for ensuring safety for patrons using facilities; monitoring pool areas, responding quickly to emergencies, assisting with pool maintenance tasks; assisting with cleaning and maintaining the facility, including pool deck and locker rooms. Conducting routine checks on equipment, pool water quality, and overall quality. 

MAJOR DUTIES

• Monitor and ensure the safety of pool guests by actively scanning the area.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, providing first aid, CPR, or other emergency care as needed.
• Enforce all safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Maintain a clean and safe swimming environment by inspecting pool equipment, water quality, and surroundings.
• Provide clear communication to guests regarding safety procedures, pool rules, and emergency exits.
• Assist with the opening and closing of the facility, including setup and cleanup of equipment.
• Participate in regular training sessions to maintain certification in lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR.
• Complete and maintain accurate incident reports for any accidents or injuries.
• Assist with crowd control during peak hours or special events.
• Provide excellent customer service by answering questions and addressing concerns.
• Support swim team operations by assisting coaches with practices or meets as needed.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

None

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

This position is responsible for supervising swimming pool operations and aquatic programs and activities; perform a variety of technical tasks related to the administration and promotion of aquatic and swimming pool operations.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, participants, and the general public.

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently required to swim, walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; to reach with hands and arms; and to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

· Aquatic recreational needs of the community.

· Principles and techniques of lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR.

· Swim with proficiency and endurance.

· Maintain swimming pool facilities in a safe and clean manner.

· Understand and respond to community aquatic recreation needs.

· Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

· Monitor and enforce swimming pool program compliance with related policies and regulations.

· Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

• Possess certifications in First Aid and CPR and Red Cross Lifeguard certification
• Ability to be on-call and work nonstandard hours, nights, holidays and weekends as needed.
• Possess a valid Alabama driver’s license.
• Must meet City of Enterprise physical standards which include drug and alcohol testing.