According to the lifeguard job description by the American Red Cross, a lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Duties: Scans the area of surveillance to make sure that patrons are safe and behaving according to the rules. Acts in emergency situations and provides rescue and first aid assistance up to his or her training level until medical personnel arrive. Inspects the aquatic facility for unsafe conditions and cleanliness to prevent accidents and reports any hazards to the supervisor. Enforces rules consistently and fairly.Fills out reports for incidents or other records for reference.
Responsibilities: Renews required certifications when they expire. Stays fit to perform job adequately, which requires swimming endurance and strength. Maintains a professional appearance. Interacts politely with facility patrons and acts as a role model for young children. Attends all meetings and training sessions for the aquatic facility staff.
University, Campus, and Community Description
Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.
Posting Detail Information
Employment is contingent upon the availability of funds and course enrollments
