What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIFEGUARD SUBSTITUTE position at Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities?
We are seeking an energetic and dynamic Lifeguard.
The Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD) coordinates services for over 1,000 people with developmental disabilities in Wood County. Our mission is to support, empower, and inspire.
The ideal candidate will be a highly self-motivated problem solver, flexible, detail oriented, and is a team player with time management skills, organizational skills, and leadership skills.
Lifeguard Substitute
- Civil Service Appointment: Unclassified
- Bi-Weekly Hours: Intermittent, based on the needs of the agency
- FLSA: Non-exempt
- Healthcare Benefits: In-Eligible
- Normal Working Hours: Hours vary according to the pool schedule; Sunday-Saturday; mornings, afternoons, evenings
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency. Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times. Maintains a high standard of customer service.
- Enforce rules and regulations regarding safe and proper use of the Nichols Therapy Pool.
- Keep pool, pool deck and locker rooms clean to maintain a clean and safe facility. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties.
- Ensure the pool environment is set up appropriately to match the posted pool schedule and/or special events.
- Maintain pool preventative maintenance to ensure safe swimming conditions. Check Pool equipment and water.
- Ensure the circulating pump and the chlorine pump are functioning properly. Any conditions outside of normal ranges should be reported to Maintenance on-call. Refer to posted ranges as well as the Nichols Therapy Pool manual.
- Duties such as, but not limited to, assuming rotating shifts, working weekends, working evenings and maintaining pool grounds by removing litter and safety hazards. Between pool parties and at the end day: garbage removed, make sure spills are mopped up, and a quick general cleaning. Make sure pool gates are locked.
- Duties such as, but are not limited to, representing the agency to community through attendance at meetings or presentations before groups. Attend conferences, pool specific in-service training, etc., designed to enhance professional growth. Assume other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor and/or administration.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Integrity, honesty, and ethical standards of behavior and decision-making principles
- Carries out policies and procedures in a consistent manner
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Accept changes as a positive
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)