Overview:
Performs all duties necessary to maintain a safe and clean aquatic environment.
Performs water rescues and administers First Aid and CPR as needed.
Performs cleaning and maintenance task.
Responsibilities:
Uses an appropriate problem-solving approach to plan performance of service
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Performs the primary functions of an American Red Cross Lifeguard, maintaining a safe and clean environment and responding to all emergencies, properly and effectively.
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Secures a substitute for shifts that need to be covered as well as sign appropriate forms.
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Adhere to all Aquatics policies and procedures.
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Participates in staff training and meetings according to policy.
Provides services with consideration of physical, psycho-social, cultural/spiritual, and age specific needs to those served.
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Acknowledge and demonstrates respect for individualized needs of all customers.
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Adjusts and responds to requests for special considerations.
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Aids customers in entering and exiting facilities as needed.
Uses equipment/supplies correctly.
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Demonstrates the proper use of all facility rescue equipment, cleaning equipment and Aquatic Center supplies.
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Completes all assigned cleaning and maintenance assignments.
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Maintains clean facilities at all times.
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Records accurate chemical reading, usage, and uses appropriate paperwork for all shift changes, incidents, and requests.
Uses appropriate safety and infection control measures.
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Demonstrates the proper and appropriate use of barrier devices, rescue equipment, and protective gear.
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Responds to symptoms of choking, drowning, tiredness, etc.
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Keeps working conditions safe and clean for all other staff members.
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Follow proper chemicals usage procedures.
Teaches/directs/advises/informs others in an appropriate manner
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Communicates properly and effectively to patrons and other staff.
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Teaches proper swimming rules, technique, and policies.
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Enforces all policies and procedures, Aquatic and Center wide.
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Attempt to answer or find answers to all questions from customers and staff.
Reports/records information correctly
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Demonstrates and communicates abnormal facility conditions, incidents and accidents properly.
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Completes daily log information and Chemical records.
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Record updates/ changes in the communication book as needed.
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Reads and initials all entries in communication book during each worked shift.
Qualifications:
Must have the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate.
Must be certified in Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer and Community First Aid or equivalents.
Should have a minimum of one year experience in aquatics
