What are the responsibilities and job description for the American Red Cross Lifeguard position at Pikes Peak Athletics Training Center?
Lifeguards are responsible for helping to ensure the safety of the facilities and keeping the grounds and pools clean. This key role has a direct impact on customer safety and satisfaction. The role is interactive, requiring strong communication and collaboration with other PPATC employees.
Qualifications
- Minimum 16 years of age
- Must be able to maintain focus for long periods of time
- Demonstrate willingness to learn
- American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required
- Commitment to safety
- Must be able to meet physical demands of position
Core Work
Safety
- Ensure the safety of all patrons at PPATC
- Correct or report all safety concerns immediately
- Actively lifeguard as needed, enter water and respond appropriately to emergency situations
- Enforce all facility rules and report safety violations to appropriate supervisor
- Attend required in-service and other mandatory safety trainings
Pool Operations
- Check pool chemicals at specified times during shift and report any issues immediately
- Ensure that pools, spa, locker rooms, gym, building, and deck areas are safe and clean
- Assist coaches, lesson instructors, and other staff in setting up spaces for workouts, rentals and events
- Help keep pool deck, pump room, storage closets, and other workspaces clean and organized
Cleaning
- Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of all areas of the building
- Perform frequent locker room/bathroom checks and clean as needed
- Frequent sitting, standing, scrubbing, and lifting up to 50lb may be required
Interpersonal Skills and Abilities
- Availability. Be prompt in arriving to work, meetings, and appointments.
- Adherence to Policy. Follow work schedule and guidelines.
- Behavior Pattern. Follow corporate policies, regulations, and safety rules.
- Behavior Pattern. Perform tasks and assignments in a professional, polite manner.
- Behavior Pattern. Use sound judgment, must not work under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Creativity. Is innovative, suggests new ideas, looks for new and more effective ways to accomplish goals.
- Dependability. Completes tasks in a timely and efficient manner and can be depended upon to be a team player.
- Independence. Works well independently without supervision and performs in a professional manner when unsupervised.
- Knowledge of the job. Communicates honestly, directly, and effectively with co-workers, supervisors, 3rd party constituents, club members, and guests.
- Productivity. Operates area within guidelines and consistently completes work assignments as required.
- Quality. Pays attention to accuracy, acceptability, and detail of assignments.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. I have read the above position guidelines and position analysis and specifications and testify that I am able to perform the essential job functions for this position.
Pay: $15.50 - $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18