Lifeguard - Seasonal

Lifeguard

• Seasonal 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 225 Bluff St, Winnebago, NE 68071 $16 an hour
• Seasonal Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System 7 reviews $16 an hour
• Seasonal Job Purpose & Position Overview Responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Will be working nights and weekends, which may include holidays. Maintain safe swimming conditions and watch over children, families, adults in the pool.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Demonstrate the WPHD core mission, vision, and values. Serve as a lifeguard for the community pool Application of proper lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques. Instruct swim lessons and/or water exercise programs. Maintain safe and clean all wellness center areas including the pool, locker rooms, and surrounding grounds if necessary. Enforce pool/spa policies. Responsible for data collecting regarding each activity/event, number of participants and able to furnish a monthly statistical and narrative report. Complete records and reports. Inspect the facility daily and report unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor Participate in regular in-service training sessions Exercise regularly to maintain fitness level (strength and endurance). Adhere to and enforce WPHD policies and procedures. Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a lifeguard certification test within two (2) months of hire. Must have or be able to obtain within two (2) months certifications in CPR and First Aid. Be able to respond to emergency situations such as accidents, injuries, and disruptive behaviors of youth and adults. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary, when implementing program plans. Must be in good physical condition and capable of all physical requirements. Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguard techniques. An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, polices, and procedures. Leadership and public relations. Ability to work with people of all ages. Must be reliable, punctual and able to perform job duties independently.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A Training Requirements:

Certified lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, and AED Must attend all meetings and training courses as directed by Director. Participate in regular in-service training sessions.

Physical Requirements:

Normal to heavy work which includes the ability to lift 50lbs or more. Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment. Manual dexterity with cooperative range of motion of all extremities; including neck, fingers, hands, wrists, elbows, arms, shoulders, waist, legs, hips, knee joints, ankles, and feet is required. While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

Mental Requirements:

Reading, writing, calculating Above average social interaction skills Reasoning/Analysis Good computer skills, knowledgeable in database applications, word processing, and graphic layout. Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently. Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:

All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and

PL 101-637

regarding criminal records check. Please note the position description duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. WCHS is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants must comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31 C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and comply with PL 101-630 and

PL 101-637

regarding criminal records check. As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American and Veteran applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. WCHS participates in E-Verify.