Pool Assistant/Lifeguard
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20 hours bi-weekly
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Monday to Friday variable hours between 6:30 AM and 5:30 PM
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Occasional Saturday hours between 7:30 AM and 1:30 PM
Position Essential Duties/Responsibilities
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Assists in maintaining a program of aquatic exercises and activities that promote positive physical, social and psychological benefits for residents, clients and community persons who use the pool.
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Assists in providing a variety of individual and group activities, including special events.
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Uses gentle, caring approach to encourage residents in using the pool and exercise programs, demonstrating familiarity with traditions, questions and fears that accompany the elderly.
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Assists with orientation to the pool for new pool participants. Inputs enrollment information as needed.
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Assists with pool maintenance, cleaning and water testing to help ensure a safe environment for swimmers.
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Shows competence in safely navigating the mechanical pump room.
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Demonstrates the ability to safely open and close the pool independently.
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Participates in continuing education programs regarding aquatics, exercises and geriatrics.
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Works alongside and directs volunteers assigned to the Life Enrichment department.
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Substitutes for other lifeguards or certified attendants when needed.
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Takes turn staffing the monthly staff swim and special events outside of regular hours.
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Assists with occasional departmental activities as requested by the Wellness Coordinator, Wellness Manager or Director of Life Enrichment.
Position Qualifications
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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High school diploma/GED or demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing skills required.
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Has and maintains Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Attendant certification.
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Has and maintains First Aid certification.
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Has and maintains current CPR certification.
