Lifeguard

Job Description 

Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of age.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications for the professional rescuer.
• Pre-employment testing of lifeguard skills and knowledge.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents, and the physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations.
• Available to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, operations, policies, and procedures
• Leadership and public relation skills
• Decision making skills
• Must be able to maintain cleanliness of pool, deck, and equipment
• Must have good swimming skills, plus skills in rescue techniques and procedures, first aid application, CPR and AED

Responsibilities:

• Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies.
• Administer First Aid or CPR in emergencies and use Automated External Defibrillator (AED) if needed
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations
• Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the Aquatics Director and/or Coordinator
• Complete daily maintenance tasks as well as maintenance of proper water quality in both the pools and the spas
• Keep the pool and pool deck clean and free from debris. Pool furniture should be kept in an orderly fashion.
• Hoses and cleaning equipment should never be left unattended and must be put away upon finishing cleaning.
• All pool toys and equipment must be picked up and put away in an orderly fashion.
• Notify the Aquatics Director and/or Coordinator of any equipment failures immediately
• Notify the Aquatics Director and/or Coordinator of any injuries immediately
• Understand that the cleanliness of the Club is a top priority for all members, and therefore, assist whenever necessary to keep the Club spotless
• Display consistent positive and professional attitude towards members, staff, job responsibilities, and Club philosophy
• Maintain proper appearance, including staff uniform when on duty
• Maintain good working relationship with the rest of the Club personnel
• Consistently enforce and uphold club membership and personnel policies
• Personally create and maintain a reputation for credibility and integrity with all members and staff 
• Attend all Aquatics Staff Development Trainings to address issues, ideas, concerns of the department, and to refresh basic lifeguard skills
• Actively participate in in-service trainings and club wide events as requested, committees and meetings
  when appropriate.
• Maintain and administer appropriate feedback to Aquatics members.
• Communicate effectively with all staff members to ensure that all appropriate people are informed of your actions.
• You must be on time and completely responsible for covering your own shift. If necessary, it is your responsibility to find your own substitute.
• Be a Team Player

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.