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.
