Lifeguard

Position Summary:

Lifeguards are to provide the utmost safety for patrons of the Wellness Center aquatics area by preventing and responding to emergencies and providing care and upkeep for the facility. Lifeguards uphold all facility policies and ensure compliance with local and state aquatic facility and health department regulations.
POSITION TITLE: Lifeguard
DEPARTMENT: Wellness Center
REPORTS TO: Director of the Wellness Center
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the pool facility; act immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.
• Be alert and watch the assigned area without distractions such as phones or electronics
• Handle and report all incidents in a manner appropriate to your training
• Be able to respond, contact EMS, and provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services including Lifesaving, First Aid, and CPR when necessary.
• Perform various cleaning and maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility. Monitor the pool facility and locker rooms for unsafe conditions and hazards.
• Maintain appropriate daily activity logs and maintenance reports
• Communicate and enforce all Wellness Center regulations and pool rules in a personable and professional manner
• Communicate any broken or potentially dangerous elements of the pool facility to the Director or Assistant Director
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and participate in staff trainings
• Conduct swim tests for children as needed
• Work as a team with other lifeguards and staff during work and assigned special events
• Test water, record results, and report imbalances to the supervisor
• Set up the pool for various activities such as laps, classes, swim team, lessons etc.
• Complete injury reports
• Assist the Director and Assistant Director in keeping the community informed of pool activities
• Have a safety-first attitude
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• 6 months to 1-year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Current certification as Lifeguard by a recognized source of training

PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Ability to swim long distances quickly
• Capable of performing rescues in the water
• Ability to remain alert and focused for extended periods of time
• Endurance to handle high-stress situations, including potential rescues

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Working in an aquatics area that is kept at 85 degrees fahrenheit
• Contact with pool chemicals when resupplying pool or spa in the absence of the Aquatics Manager.