What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIFEGUARD position at WOODSIDE KC?

Summary Description

Under the general direction of the Facilities Summer Staff Supervisor, and the guidance of the Director of Facilities, the Lifeguard’s role while on stand is to ensure the safety of all members/guests of Woodside by properly assessing the pool areas and acting quickly when responding to emergencies. Between rotations, Lifeguards maintain cleanliness of the Family Pool, pool deck and surrounding areas, picking up and transporting dirty towels and ensuring the Pool House is adequately stocked with clean towels. At all times, Lifeguards must work diligently to uphold and enforce all policies set forth by Woodside. Each employee is responsible for maintaining a good working relationship with all pool staff, members and guests.

Duties / Responsibilities

While on Stand

Maintains continuous surveillance of all members / guests in the pool
Monitors all swimmers to ensure that they all follow safety protocols and rules of the pool
Continuously scans the pool and surrounding areas for potential hazards, taking proactive steps to help avoid accidents
Immediately responds to (potential) drownings or injuries by providing appropriate first aid and/or CPR care and treatment as needed until emergency medical services arrive to takeover

While Off Stand

Acts and responds as needed to any incident or injury and provides accurate documentation as required
Enforces pool and pool area rules to ensure a safe and fun environment for all members and guests
Walks and commands the pool deck; even when not on stand, always moves with purpose
Performs guard switches timely and purposefully
Does not distract other guards that are actively working on stand
Checks of safety rescue tubes, buoys and equipment; reports issues to Facilities Summer Staff Supervisor
Opens and closes the pool per provided checklists
Cleans skimmers, brushes water line and skims pools of debris before and during every shift
Ensures that all pool equipment is stored safely
Properly handles Lost & Found items per outlined policies and procedures
Clears used towels from pool deck and lounge chairs, transports them to Laundry Room
Maintains stock of clean towels in Pool House
Maintains cleanliness of Pool House office areas and related storage closets
Assists in teardown and setup of all pool furniture as needed for swim meets, special events and other activities
May at times be asked to support special events within Club
Moves throughout the shift with purpose; no personal cell phone usage during shift – unless on break
Participates in GroupMe messaging app to review news/updates/coverage requests/etc.
Works or finds coverage for all scheduled shifts
Complies with Club’s employee handbook manual, departmental policies and procedures and with all applicable federal and state employment laws
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Job Standards

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge is qualifying.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Education/Experience:	Must be a Certified Lifeguard by American Red Cross prior to first shift Must be minimum of 16 years of age prior to February 1 Must attend all required in-service dates, staff meetings and trainings Must be available to work 3 of the 4 major summer holidays (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day and Labor Day)
Skills:	Ability to react to extremely difficult situations and remain calm and effectively manage emergency situations Excellent skill in the application of lifeguard surveillance and all rescue techniques Excellent customer service skills, communication and demonstrates diplomacy Ability to multi-task and focus on details Must exhibit confidence and ability to reason and problem solve quickly Must be able to address situations with all age groups Ability to follow written and verbal commands and instructions
Knowledge:	First Aid, CPR, AED and related emergency medical procedures Lifesaving practices
Licenses:	Valid Driver’s License - or reliable transportation to and from work each shift
Special Requirements:	Regular and predictable attendance is required Ability to work special events, promotions and other demands of the position which may require early morning, late evenings and weekend hours Ability to move 50 or more pounds on a regular basis Ability to communicate well in English
Working Conditions Safety Hazards:	Outdoors 95% of the shift in direct sunlight Ability to work outside in extreme heat High volume of people, majority children Mid to high noise levels Handling of pool chemicals Climbing up and down guard stand

Apply for this job

Receive alerts for other LIFEGUARD job openings

LIFEGUARD

What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIFEGUARD position at WOODSIDE KC?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the LIFEGUARD.

Job openings at WOODSIDE KC

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other LIFEGUARD jobs in the Westwood, KS area that may be a better fit.

We don't have any other LIFEGUARD jobs in the Westwood, KS area right now.

AI Assistant is available now!