What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguards l position at City Of Gary?
Lifeguard I
Department: Parks
Reports to: Aquatics Director
Status: Seasonal
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The ideal candidate will:
· Supervise swimming activities at the waterfront and ensure that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
· • Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces waterfront rules and water safety policies.
· • Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning.
· • Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates the aquatics emergency action plan as required.
· • Inspects waterfront, jet ski launch, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
· • Maintains equipment and first aid inventory.
· • Ensures that first aid supplies are maintained, and that equipment is in good order and placed properly at the start of each shift.
· • Fill out required checklists.
· • Attends scheduled lifeguard training and meetings.
· • Other waterfront projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Must be or willing to become CPR/ First Aid, Lifeguard certified, and maintain certification.
· Must be attentive and able to give directions.
· Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for lengthy periods of time and lift to 50lbs
- Must be able to swim 500 yards nonstop
Education, Experience:
· Previous Lifeguarding experience is preferred but not required for this position