What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at ORANGE GROVE CENTER INC?
Lifeguard Job Requirements and Responsibilities:
- Supervises swimming activities at the Orange Grove swimming pool and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
- Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
- Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
- Evaluates conditions for safety and recommends improvements to supervisory staff.
- Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
- Instructs or assists individuals with fundamentals of swimming as needed.
- Understands and follows scheduling program scheduling and priorities to ensure safe pool environment
This is a part-time position which will require about 30 hours per week.
Qualifications:Lifeguard Qualifications / Skills:
- Knowledge and ability to evaluate water and pool conditions to determine any potential dangers or hazards
- Ability to adjust programs as necessary to ensure the safety of the individuals and staff who use the pool.
- Swimming proficiency and comfort in all types of group swimming conditions
- Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in swimming to assess their capabilities and threats to their safety.
- Knowledge of on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies
- Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent desirable
- Minimum of 6 months of related work experience
- Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, or equivalent
- American Red Cross CPR, or equivalent
- American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent
Salary : $15