What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Lifeguard position at Whitehall Township?
This is recreation aquatics work in regard to the aquatics program for Whitehall Township Pools. Routine pool health and safety work involving keeping a pool, and its surrounding area, safe, clean and secure. Assignments involve vigilance in accordance with established practices, procedures and regulations.
Work is performed under the immediate and close supervision of the Bureau Chief of Recreation, Aquatics Director, Pool Manager and Head Lifeguard.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Assist in making responsible decisions on all aspects of the pool operation.
Supervises swimmers and enforces rules and regulations in aquatic facility to ensure safety and well-being of patrons.
Ability to scan all required zone of coverage areas.
Sits on a lifeguard stand observing the pool and pool patrons for any developments which will adversely affect health, safety and equipment and takes appropriate corrective action.
Assist in identifying problems and act responsibly to make a decision.
Ability to enforce all facility rules and regulations consistently.
Ability to consistently apply all pool rules and regulations.
Receives and responds effectively to inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance from patrons or other staff members.
Provide quality and effective customer service with courtesy and understanding to our customers, citizens and internal departments.
Performs general facility cleaning and maintenance including but not limited to removing debris from pool, vacuuming pools, scrubbing tiles, ensuring pool deck cleanliness, cleaning restrooms, picking up debris and trash.
Ability to use all equipment and complete all paperwork.
Complete all daily opening and closing procedures as assigned by the pool supervisors.
Ensure all equipment is out on the pool deck and operational prior to opening.
Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
Administers appropriate first aid and notifies more professional help when necessary.
Performs related work as may be required.
Minimum Requirements
Work is performed under the immediate and close supervision of the Bureau Chief of Recreation, Aquatics Director, Pool Manager and Head Lifeguard.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Assist in making responsible decisions on all aspects of the pool operation.
Supervises swimmers and enforces rules and regulations in aquatic facility to ensure safety and well-being of patrons.
Ability to scan all required zone of coverage areas.
Sits on a lifeguard stand observing the pool and pool patrons for any developments which will adversely affect health, safety and equipment and takes appropriate corrective action.
Assist in identifying problems and act responsibly to make a decision.
Ability to enforce all facility rules and regulations consistently.
Ability to consistently apply all pool rules and regulations.
Receives and responds effectively to inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance from patrons or other staff members.
Provide quality and effective customer service with courtesy and understanding to our customers, citizens and internal departments.
Performs general facility cleaning and maintenance including but not limited to removing debris from pool, vacuuming pools, scrubbing tiles, ensuring pool deck cleanliness, cleaning restrooms, picking up debris and trash.
Ability to use all equipment and complete all paperwork.
Complete all daily opening and closing procedures as assigned by the pool supervisors.
Ensure all equipment is out on the pool deck and operational prior to opening.
Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
Administers appropriate first aid and notifies more professional help when necessary.
Performs related work as may be required.
Minimum Requirements
- Education equivalent to completion of the tenth grade; and
- Current Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid certifications or the equivalent certification by an equivalent lifeguard certifying authority.
- Knowledge of water rescue methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of swimming strokes and aquatic techniques.
- Knowledge of first aid, CPR, and AED principles and procedures.
- Skill in swimming, lifeguarding, first aid, CPR and AED.
- Must have current American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED/Lifeguarding certifications
- Ability to exercise tact and judgment in maintaining order and discipline, and in enforcing pool regulations.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates, participants and the public.
- Ability to perform manual work in varied weather conditions.
- Ability to recognize a dangerous situation and respond in a timely manner.
- Familiarity with the chain of command and respective responsibilities.
- Ability to demonstrate use in equipment
- Skill in swimming, lifeguarding, first aid and CPR.
- Must have current American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED
- Ability to pass swimming test and swim a minimum of 900 yards per week as required.
- Ability to supervise the work of subordinate lifeguards and other pool personnel.
- Ability to exercise tact and judgment in maintaining order and discipline, and in enforcing pool regulations.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates, participants and the public.