What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Programs Lifeguard 2026 position at The Lovett School?
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Lifeguard Job Requirements and Responsibilities:
Description
Lifeguard Job Requirements and Responsibilities:
- Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility 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.
- Evaluate conditions for safety and initiate an aquatics emergency action plan as required.
- Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
- This is a part-time, seasonal position running from Friday, June 1st to Friday, July 19th. Lifeguards can plan on working between 12 pm and 3 pm each day.
- Lifeguard Certification
- CPR Certification
- Ability to adjust programs as necessary to ensure the safety of the visitors and other staff
- Swimming proficiency and comfort in all types of water conditions
- Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately 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
- Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, or equivalent
- American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent