What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatic Assistant position at LANDIS COMMUNITIES?
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.