Aquatics Lifeguard

Job Title: Lifeguard 

Job Purpose:

Supervising the pool and surrounding areas by using preventative and proactive skills to maintain safety for all aquatic participants and observers while providing genuine hospitality.

Prevent, recognize and respond to emergencies both in the water and on the deck by using good scanning skills.

Provide care for injuries or sudden illness until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. 

Operations:

• Showing attention to detail in keeping accurate and complete records.
• Follow rotation, break and maintenance schedules.
• Keep deck and pool clean and organized.
• Closely monitoring activities related to the pool area, identifying any safety issues throughout shift
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, weekends, holidays. 

Communication:

• Be knowledgeable and informative, demonstrating a commitment to embracing the neighborhood
• Use good communication skills.
• Be approachable and use good problem-solving skills assuring that the members are certain that we care about their well-being.

Service:

• Knowledgeable of all Club Fit programs and schedules, not limited to the Aquatics Department 
• Flexible and accommodating to all participants in the Club Fit swim program
• Maintain a good rapport with students, parents, co-workers

Professional and Technical Knowledge: 

Ongoing Club Fit Training through 1huddle Learning Management System:

• Bloodborne Pathogens (annually)
• Emergency Response Protocol (ERP) (bi-annually)
• Sexual Harassment (annually)
• Cyber Security (annually)
• Preventing Child Sex Abuse (annually)
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and training sessions

Professional Certifications:

• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• First Aid Certification

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 pounds, including rescue equipment and assisting individuals during emergency situations
• Ability to perform CPR, First Aid, and AED procedures, including kneeling and administering compressions for extended periods.
• Ability to maintain visual acuity and hearing sufficient to recognize and respond to emergencies immediately.
• Ability to work independently and respond quickly to operational needs throughout the aquatics department.

Reporting Structure:

Direct line to Aquatics Director