Job Description

JOB OPENING: LIFEGUARD

JOB TITLE: Lifeguard

QUALIFICATIONS:   

• High School graduate or college student preferred

• Minimum completed 10th grade  

• Minimum 16 years of age         

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate   2021 Certification info: HERE

• Current American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certificate

• Successfully complete the facility’s lifeguard test

EXPERIENCE: 

• Previous experience in aquatic operations preferred

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Knowledge of principles and practices of facility rules,  policies, and procedures

• Ability to maintain discipline, analyze questions asked by park patrons and provide  thoughtful and cognizant answers and analyze and make decisions

• Ability to perform first aid if necessary

• Able to teach swimming and work with children

• Excellent physical condition and able to lift and/or             carry heavy weights, if necessary

• Familiar with installation, use and maintenance of all       types of swimming pool equipment

PRIMARY DUTIES: 

• Neat appearance, pleasant personality and ability to      command respect

• Observe all rules and regulations

• Learn all aspects of the Wetlands Emergency Action Plan  and be ready to respond quickly to emergency situations

• Administer emergency first aid to victims of an injury

• Communicate with other lifeguards and aquatic staff         regarding the need for  assistance and/or equipment

• Share in handling of grievances and/or discipline cases  involving park patrons

• Observe all water areas and assure the maximum safety of all pool patrons

• Assist with swimming instruction

• Assist the Water Park Director in any phase of the pool’s operation not outlined above

SECONDARY DUTIES:  

• Attend all in-service training programs and be aware of all facility programs and scheduling

• Educate park patrons and inform them of the purpose      of and need for rules

• Assist parents or family members in locating missing child or relative

• Complete required records and reports on time

• Carry out all additional duties, including opening and        closing cleaning duties as assigned by supervisory staff

• Opening and closing safety check of area and equipment

• Assist in keeping facility, especially pool/deck clean of    debris and refuse

RESPONSIBLE TO:  

• Head Lifeguard and Seasonal Water Park Manager

Job Tags

Similar Jobs