The Stingray Bay Lifeguard is a part time position located at Stingray Bay. The lifeguard is responsible for the safety of the patrons at the pool by enforcing rules and responding to emergency situations. Lifeguards report to the Recreation Manager – Aquatics and Fitness.

1. Must be 16 years of age (or 15 years of age with a workers permit) and an excellent swimmer.

2. Must have lifeguard certification or ability to obtain StarGuard Lifeguard Certification before the season begins.

3. Successfully complete an in-water skill test and a written test on skill and safety.

4. Current CPR and first aid certification

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Providing supervision of swimming pool patrons by enforcing rules and providing scanning of their zone (10/20 Rule) at all times.

2. Identify patrons in distress and respond with appropriate rescue techniques.

3. Perform first aid and assist with other emergency situations.

4. Attend required regular in-service training as scheduled.

5. Begin and complete lifeguard rotations on time.

6. Be in proper uniform and appearance standards, including required sun protection.

7. Have knowledge and understanding of all pool zones and high-risk areas.

8. Follow policy and safety procedures as stated in Aquatic Procedure Manual.

9. Assist with set up before opening the facility.

10. Follow safety guidelines as it pertains to safe rotation of stations observing facility rules such as no running and 3-points of contact principles when ascending or descending from lifeguard chairs.

11. Report any unsafe conditions.

12. Maintain confidentiality regarding participant’s private information consistent with park district policy and legal requirements.

13. Interact with the general population, co-workers, and park district staff in a positive manner.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

1. Find a substitute and sub when needed.

2. Perform other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. Employee may be exposed to chemicals (i.e., chlorine and cleaning materials).

2. Employee is exposed to outside weather conditions most of the time, including extreme heat and humidity, cold and rain. Some indoor training is required.

3. Staff is required to wear sunscreen, sunglasses, shirt and a hat, drink plenty of fluids.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. While performing this job, the employee is required to speak and listen, stand, walk, use hands and arms, sit, and stoop or kneel, bend and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

2. Specific vision requirements include, distance, color vision, peripheral and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

3. Must be able to handle stressful situations and has the responsibility for the safety of the general public in the pool and the pool areas. Lifeguards will take a vision test at the beginning of the season and be provided with any remediation needs.

4. Must be able to think and respond quickly and accurately in all situations.

5. Worker must be able to follow supervisor direction with safe follow through and exercise good judgment and safety awareness.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

SAFETY AND FACILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Assure a safe and hazard free environment by inspecting and taking the necessary action to correct and safeguard against potential problems and/or accidents.

2. Must comply with all safety policies and procedures now in effect or adopted in the future.

3. Employee must be able to follow directions with safe follow through and exercises good judgment and safety awareness.

4. Employee will use all required PPE.

5. All unsafe conditions are to be reported to your supervisor immediately.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICIES, SAFETY, ETC.

It is expected that all Huntley Park District Staff work toward the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Huntley Park District and comply with the policies and procedures as set forth by the Board of Commissioners. Resources that outline these policies and procedures include the Board Policy Manual, Personnel Policy Manual, Safety Manual, Departmental Manual, Area or Job Specific Manuals and other written or verbal procedures as provided by your supervisor. As all situations cannot be documented even in manuals such as these, it is further expected that your actions as an employee are always performed with safety in mind, respect of your fellow staff and customers in mind, and at the direction of your supervisor. It is expected that all staff will learn and understand these policies and procedures.

This job description is meant as an outline of the job and does not represent all duties or a contract of employment.