Life Guard

Lifeguard PositionThe primary responsibility of the Lifeguard is to provide coverage of the pool area during scheduled open times. The pool opens Memorial Day and closes the weekend before school starts. The Lifeguard will maintain the safety of everyone inside the pool fence, while communicating and enforcing pool regulations and rules in a professional manner. Report any potential hazardous issues of the pool area to the Recreation Coordinator. The Lifeguard is not responsible for managing children's behaviors, he/she will report any and all behavioral problems to the child care staff that are present at the pool with their children. Any continual unsafe behaviors, inside the fence, will be reported to the Recreation Coordinator.Essential Job Functions:Prepares the pool and the pool area for the day/evening. This includes ensuring that there is a first-aid kit, sunscreen, insect repellent, ear drops, eye drops, and ear plugs; getting the umbrellas up; getting the toys and life jackets out; cleaning the pool deck area; putting away toys and life jackets; cleaning the restrooms; and emptying the trashEnforce pool rules and watch for any unsafe conditions with everyone inside the fenceMonitor weather conditions closely to ensure safety of swimmersMust maintain a good working relationship with the Recreation Coordinator and Boysville staff in order to accomplish objectivesEssential Job Competencies:Follows policies and procedures of agencyMaintains professional, appropriate relationships with youthMonitors all activity inside the fence to ensure safety and compliance with rules of the agencyModels appropriate behavior for youth (maintains positive, mature behavior; follows through on commitments and models compliance with rules; consistently and fairly applies rules)Qualifications:Certified Lifeguard (Required)Must have H.S. diploma or GED, (Negotiable)Must possess excellent communication, organization and time management skillsMust exhibit behavior that demonstrates cultural diversity and sensitivityPhysical/Mental Requirements:Ability to read, write and converse in EnglishAbility to communicate with staff, residents, volunteers, visitors and/or Board MembersBending, lifting, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing/pulling, prolonged sitting/standing