What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Lifeguard position at Madison County Commission?
Ensure the safety of patrons, including but not limited to: preventing accidents, upholding rules, watching swimmers/patrons at all times. Perform other duties as assigned.(All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)
- Monitor activities at the pool.
- Administer first aid and care as required by the professional rescuer.
- Follow facility emergency action plan.
- Complete injury reports.
- Respond quickly and professionally to emergencies.
- Be safety conscious on and off duty.
- Attend staff meeting and in-service training.
- Enforce and adhere to pool rules.
- Inspect facilities for general cleanliness and complete general cleaning duties.
- Provide information to patrons in a respectful and friendly manner.
- Report absences and tardiness to Park Director or Pool Manager.
- Must be able to work weekdays, weeknights, weekends, holidays and split shifts.
- General education
- Knowledge of proper use of lifeguard and pool equipment.
- Knowledge of lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid for the professional rescuer and standard resuscitation measures (CPR)
- Knowledge of rules and regulations governing conduct of public at pools
- Knowledge of swimming pool sanitation
- Skilled in lifesaving techniques
- Skilled in swimming
- Ability to react quickly and calmly to an emergency
- Ability to perform rescue actions, administer first aid and CPR
- Ability to work in tandem with a team of lifeguards and pool staff
- Must be able to swim
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Must be able to communicate effectively.
- Red Cross or equivalent adult and infant CPR certification and First Aid for the professional rescuer certification.
- Must complete and pass a lifeguard training class and hold a current lifeguard certification.
Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.
Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.
Salary : $13 - $14