Description:
JOB SUMMARYThe Lifeguard, under the direction and supervision of the Health Club Manager of the Health Club & Spa, is responsible for supervising all swimmers in and around the pool. Ensures safety of all those using the aquatic center. Ensures the pool, hot tub, and environs are properly maintained. All work is performed collaboratively with and in support of other services offered by Williamsburg Landing.
Work is performed safely, effectively, to high ethical standards, and in accordance with Williamsburg Landing's mission and values.
Position will have a
July
start date.
Starting pay rate is $15.50/hr and commensurate with experience.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSEnsures the safety of patrons through direct supervision of the Aquatic AreaEnsures that lap lanes are available for lap swimming during open swim timesCompletes daily checklist of dutiesTests both swimming pool and hot tub water chemistry as scheduled daily; records and posts pool temperatures, pH and bromine levels for all poolsConducts personalized pool orientations for members; performs orientation of aquatic specific exercises and equipment; instructs members about appropriate safety concerns.Monitors members' continual wellness goals/needs and when possible, facilitates services and/or programs to meet those goals/needsMaintains a clean and safe environment; performs designated cleaning assignmentsPerforms frequent visual inspections of equipment to ensure cleanlinessInspects pool equipment and notifies Health Club Manager of any problemsInspects locker rooms and cleans as needed if no one is in the aquatic areaDevelops relationships with members; develops rapport by maintaining an open door to membersEnsures members and guests follow posted rules and policiesAnswers questions and helps resolve member problems and conflicts; informs Health Club Manager of all problems and concernsFollows established policies and procedures for Incident ReportingProvides appropriate member updates to staffAttends and fully participates in assigned committee meetings as well as other meetings as required/requestedComplies with all Williamsburg Landing policies and procedures including those addressing conduct, dress, safety, and attendanceEvaluates work processes and methods and submits recommendations for continuous quality improvementAttends scheduled training programs for professional development that includes, at a minimum, trainings required by Williamsburg Landing and by regulatory and accrediting bodiesPerforms other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSCertification as a Lifeguard and current CPR, AED and First Aid training required; prefer high school graduate; prefer previous experience as a lifeguard in a recreational or therapeutic setting.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESAble to safely provide physical assistance to anyone in distress in the area which may include providing CPR, AED, First Aid, or rescue from near-drowning; general knowledge of physical limitations of older adults is preferred; knowledge of pool maintenance; able to exercise sound judgment when under stressRequirements:
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