Lifeguard

Job Description

Job Description

Title:  Lifeguard

Reports To: Aquatics Director     

Wage: $14 - $17          

Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt 

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

The Lifeguard is responsible for supervising aquatic program spaces including, but not limited to The Aquatic Center pool. The Lifeguard will ensure a safe, clean, and inclusive program area for youth and adults to interact and enjoy. This position may require morning, evening, and weekend responsibilities. 

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide supervision and enforcement of all policies and procedures in aquatic program spaces.

• Perform first aid and emergency rescues, as necessary.

• Maintain records of daily use, incidents, inventory, and client feedback.

• Demonstrate working knowledge and confidence in safety standards and emergency procedures.

• Participate in the daily stewardship of assigned program spaces, including, but not limited to, cleaning, water quality monitoring, and safety inspections.

• Demonstrate leadership to ensure the conduct, safety, and development of members.

Program Development and Implementation

• Establish and maintain, in partnership with the Aquatics Director, program goals and settings that ensure the health, safety, and sense of belonging for Club- and community members. 

• Participate in the evaluation of programs and ensure programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.

• Propose to Aquatics Director program and activity expenditures within an approved budget.

Supervision

• Provide supervision to program youth, members, guests, staff, and volunteers to ensure safe, high-quality programming execution. 

• Perform proper and timely record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements, and any problems/issues.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in regular team meetings and in-service trainings. 

• May support special programs and events (i.e. Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and implement other Club activities, as needed.

• Consult with the Aquatics Director concerning member and Club issues.

Relationships

• Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, community members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, and advise/counsel.

• External: Maintain positive relationships with partner organizations, clients, and contracted services, as needed.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Possess or working towards a high school diploma or GED

• Six months of lifeguarding experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is preferred

• Current Lifeguarding certification, or willingness to obtain before starting employment.

• Current First Aid and CPR/AED for professional rescuers certification 

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.

• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and internet applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.

• Must be able to squat or bend to communicate at the youth’s level.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds for short periods.

• Must be willing and able to actively participate in regular in-service training and maintain minimum fitness levels required to perform duties. 

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this position.  It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.