What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at NOVA Parks?
The Lifeguard is responsible for monitoring the swimming pool and deck area for the safety of swimmers and patrons. Free Lifeguard Training and Uniform.
Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour
Returning Guards are paid $17.50 per hour
Major Duties/Specific Tasks
Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour
Returning Guards are paid $17.50 per hour
Major Duties/Specific Tasks
- Ensure safety of all pool patrons in and around the swimming pool.
- Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings.
- Inform swimmers and pool patrons of rules and regulations and enforce as needed.
- Handle inquiries and provide assistance and information as needed.
- Administer first aid to injured patrons.
- Assist with minor housekeeping duties around pool complex including trash clean up, cleaning restrooms, arranging deck furniture, collecting tubes, etc.
- Assist with pool operation and maintenance including vacuuming, cleaning scum line, removing debris from pool deck, cleaning deck furniture, etc.
- Report unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty.
- May fill-in as a park, pool, or concession attendant in emergency situations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Pool Manager or Water Safety Officer.
- At least 15 years old
- Attend and successfully complete an Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP®) course hosted by NOVA Parks.
- Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions;
- Able to
- Swim 100 yards without stopping
- Retrieve a 10 pound brick from the deepest end of the pool
- Maintain ILTP® certification and Community First Aid through mandatory in-service training of no less than four hours monthly.
- Thorough knowledge and application of life guarding rescue techniques.
- Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
- Ability to gain a working knowledge of NOVA Parks, its history, organization, rules and regulations.
- Availability to work additional hours during peak operating season.
- Availability to work a variable work schedule, which WILL include early and late hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to understand and follow oral instructions;
- Required to wear standard lifeguard uniform.
Salary : $17 - $18