Aquatic Assistant

Pool Assistant/Lifeguard

Position Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining a program of aquatic exercises and activities that promote positive physical, social and psychological benefits for residents, clients and community persons who use the pool.
• Assists in providing a variety of individual and group activities, including special events.
• Uses gentle, caring approach to encourage residents in using the pool and exercise programs, demonstrating familiarity with traditions, questions and fears that accompany the elderly.
• Assists with orientation to the pool for new pool participants. Inputs enrollment information as needed.
• Assists with pool maintenance, cleaning and water testing to help ensure a safe environment for swimmers.
• Shows competence in safely navigating the mechanical pump room.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely open and close the pool independently.
• Participates in continuing education programs regarding aquatics, exercises and geriatrics.
• Works alongside and directs volunteers assigned to the Life Enrichment department.
• Substitutes for other lifeguards or certified attendants when needed.
• Takes turn staffing the monthly staff swim and special events outside of regular hours.
• Assists with occasional departmental activities as requested by the Wellness Coordinator, Wellness Manager or Director of Life Enrichment.

Position Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma/GED or demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing skills required.
• Has and maintains Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Attendant certification.
• Has and maintains First Aid certification.
• Has and maintains current CPR certification.