Lifeguard

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Lifeguard is responsible for the successful operation of the aquatics department along with continually overseeing the activities at the aquatic center and provide outstanding customer service to the members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety of the facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies
• Enforce all aquatic center policies, rules, and regulations
• Work and directly communicate with the Head Lifeguard/Manager on a daily basis
• Ensure implementation of all safety programs and cleaning procedures
• Constantly strive to improve the present level of business through the use of all current customer service policies
• Constantly strive to improve the appearance of the pool area through a daily pool maintenance checklist.
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct himself or herself at all times in accordance with the corporate standards of business conduct found in the Employee Manual
• Clean and police all areas at all times
• Continue to develop professional status through continued training and education as outlined as a Red Cross lifeguard
• Assist in the development of new service programs for controlling the pool area
• Follow the daily productivity/maintenance check list each working day
• Answer question regarding pool rules quickly and remind them where they are posted
• Stay alert at all times when in the Lifeguard Chair, which means no casual talking and consistent head scanning
• Follow the guard rotation schedule as outlined by the Head Lifeguard/Manager to ensure coverage of the scanning
• Keep pool area swept and organized
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have aquatics knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge and application of life guarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• An understanding of facility policies, procedures, and rules
• Leadership qualities and public relation skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Red CrossLifeguard Certified
• American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety
• American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• Must be at least 15 years in age