A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.
January 2024 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the safety and well-being of the aquatic facility patrons and facilities by preventing and responding to emergencies. Position assists with supervising aquatic staff in the absence of the Aquatics Manager. This is a position of significant customer service impact. Flexible schedule is required to meet business needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform duties of lifeguard as required. Assist Aquatics Manager in the leadership of the lifeguard staff/junior guards and oversee the safety of guests in and around the aquatics area. Monitor swimmers for safety associated with lifeguard duties, and provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. Once WSI certification has been obtained, teach swim lessons. Present professional conduct, appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer service. Perform and lead staff in various daily preventative maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility. Assist with water balancing, chemical handling, routine pump room maintenance, and safety checks on equipment and play features. Complete reports and records assigned by the Aquatic Manager, and assist with preparations and cleanup for daily activities and operations. Attend and assist with required monthly in-service trainings. Organize and assist with pool parties and other aquatic special events. Enforce all District policies, pool rules and regulations involving the operation of the pool, promote safety for pool participants, and follow safety directives established by the City, County, State, Federal, and Aquatics Supervisor. Display the knowledge and has the ability to perform the Emergency Action Plan. Uphold the standards of EVRPD, Aquatic Center and the American Red Cross. Patrol pool area and provide assistance and general customer service to visitors. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES
Display the knowledge and ability to perform the Emergency Action Plan. Uphold the standards of EVRPD, EVCC and the American Red Cross. Patrol pool area and provide general customer service to visitors. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and
ABILITIES
Interact with the public in a professional manner and communicate clearly and concisely with others, both orally and in writing. Departmental rules concerning the area in which assigned, and Lifeguard philosophies, policies and procedures including teaching methods and techniques. Follow safe operational policies and procedures, enforce department policies and procedures, and interpret written instructions and manuals. Remain calm in emergency situations. Effectively work with little or no supervision. Apply lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques including operation of equipment necessary to perform job functions. CPR, First Aid, and emergency medical procedures. Provide exceptional customer service.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
Must be at least 17 years of age Must have 1 or more years of customer service Lifeguard certification or ability to pass Lifeguard certification before starting work (Assistance can be provided to get Lifeguard certification.)
Preferred:
High School Diploma Experience leading individuals or a team in an aquatics environment
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (or equivalent or ability to get certified) AED, CPR and First Aid certifications. WSI and LGI certifications. (Assistance can be provided to obtain additional certifications.)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Majority of work is in a busy aquatic setting, exposed to wet/humid conditions, with moderate to loud noise and frequent interruptions. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Exposed to acceptable levels of chlorine, acid, sodium bicarbonate and calcium chloride. Occasionally exposed to paint and cleaning chemicals.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work regularly requires sitting, speaking, hearing, and using hands to handle or feel; requires standing, swimming, walking, and reaching with hands and arms, and the ability to bend, balance, stoop, stretch, reach, carry, and grasp objects; and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Work requires near and far vision acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Physically able to complete a 300-yard swim and perform all appropriate lifeguard skills.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
This position is subject to EVRPD's pre-employment screening requirements including, but not limited to: Criminal, National Sex Offender
