Lifeguard

Summary:

Ensures the safety of all pool guests by preventing and responding to emergencies. Must implement all water safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe and friendly environment. Assists in scheduling and in-service training. This is a seasonal, hourly position. Direct supervision from the Manager on Duty and reports to the Club Director.

Position Characteristics:

A successful Lifeguard is professional, responsible, and respectful. Must have strong verbal communication skills. As an employee in charge of the safety and well-being of pool guests in and around the pool area, he/she must be observant and promptly respond to anyone needing assistance. He/she is reliable, attentive, and carefully follows all policies and procedures. Maintains a positive, professional manner at all times.

Essential Job Functions:

Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies. Perform lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques according to Red Cross training guidelines. Understands, enforces and follows all club and pool rules, policies and procedures. Monitor swimmers at all times. Administer first aid to minor injuries; activate emergency action plans; serve as a first responder in case of a rescue or critical injury until EMS arrives. Maintain a clean pool including chemical maintenance, brush and vacuum pool, empty skimmer baskets, skim debris from surface. Maintain the cleanliness of all areas of the pool and restrooms. Maintain all necessary records including water chemistry, and incident reports. Comprehensive understanding of the Club's pool facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures.

Additional Responsibilities and Job Requirements:

Assists club staff to ensure all members and guests are properly signed in at the desk before entering the facility. Ability to take and follow direction. Attend in-service trainings; and all meetings as required. Capable of working/cleaning with chlorine and swimming in chlorinated water. Completes any additional duties as assigned. Education and/or

Experience:

The position requires current Lifeguard Training and First Aid certification. Current CPR/AED certification required. One (1) year of previous lifeguard experience is preferred.

Physical Demands:

This position routinely requires sitting, standing, walking, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, holding, twisting, reaching, climbing stairs. The employee will have the ability to lift and/or move at least fifty pounds on a consistent basis. The Lifeguard will exhibit physical exertion; must be able to swim 500 yards and tread water for at least 2 minutes.

Appearance and Grooming:

All employees are required to follow the guidelines set forth by the employee handbook regarding proper workplace appearance. Employees must adhere to their department's uniform requirements.

Language Skills:

Must be able to listen and follow directions; speak clearly and concisely to maintain proper, effective communication with staff, club members and guests.

Reasoning Abilities:

Use discretion and exercise good judgment, and acknowledge all members, guests and staff checking-in or walking past. Cell phone use is strictly prohibited while on duty, unless in the case of an emergency. Understand and follow verbal and/or written instruction. Work quickly and accurately, both independently and as a part of a team.

Physical Demands:

This position routinely requires sitting, standing, walking, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, holding/lifting, twisting, reaching and climbing stairs. Have the ability to lift and/or move at least fifty (50) pounds on a consistent basis. Must be able to stand for long periods.