What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at GREEN TREE COUNTRY CLUB?
Summer Seasonal positions available!
General Summary:
Implement all water safety policies and procedures. Supervise members and guests in and around the swimming pool.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Supervisor Responsibilities
- None
- Primary Duties
- Vacuums pool bottom; empties automatic skimmer; skims bugs and other debris from surface to prepare pool for daily use.
- Supervises and observes swimmers to ensure their safety.
- Administers care to swimmers’ minor injuries, such as small cuts and bruises.
- Maintains amenities in and 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 at the pool.
- Checks first aid supplies and reports needed items.
- Organizes and monitors pool games at all times; suggests pool-side games.
- Places rescue tube and ring buoy on the lifeguard chair in the morning; returns these and all swimming aids and pool toys to the lifeguard locker when the pool closes.
- 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.
- Implements all pool safety equipment.
- Performs required pool pre-opening duties.
- Informs swimming pool manager about unresolved member or guest disruptions that could cause a safety problem.
- Participates in departmental and club training meetings.
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Willingness to learn and adapt to varied and added responsibilities.
- Extensive knowledge of and ability to administer or use first aid, CPR, AED, and other lifesaving techniques.
- Excellent observational skills.
- Ability to enforce pool regulations and rules.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstration of cooperation, interest, and enthusiasm in support of the club’s mission, vision, values, goals, and objectives.
- Assures development, implementation, and review of policies and procedures which guide and support provisions of designated services.
Certification/Education and Experience:
- Lifeguard Certification required.
Working Condition:
- There is a potential for stressful situations and for long hours.
- Prolonged periods of being outdoors.
Physical 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.