Lifeguard

Lifeguard

Tryfacta is a leading, nationally renowned Workforce Management Solution provider for private & public sector firms across the US. We specialize in Healthcare, IT, Business Support, and Professional & Craft/Light Industrial ecosystems. Founded in March 1996, we have a presence in all 50 States. Tryfacta has Ranked number 1 as one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine (Inc. 5000)!

Tryfacta is seeking a Lifeguard for our client in North Miami, FL 33161. This is a temporary contract assignment.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Patrol and observe swimming pool area
• Prevent tag games, fighting and other infractions of rules around the pool
• Rescue tired bathers or bathers having difficulties
• Apply artificial respiration if necessary
• Administer first aid to cuts and other injuries suffered by bathers
• Assist in sweeping, mopping and picking up wastepaper and trash in pool area and buildings
• Paint machinery and equipment to protect against rust
• Use various maintenance tools to maintain the area surrounding a pool
• See that pool rescue equipment, benches and other movable equipment are kept where they belong
• Check temperature of water and amounts of chemicals in water
• Service as cashier at pool, make up deposits and turn in monies received.

Additional examples of work performed:

• Conduct swimming lessons, aquatic programs and swim meets
• Vacuum pool
• Keep simple records
• Work behind counter checking baskets and valuables
• Perform related work as required.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Requires climbing, bending and working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Lifesaving equipment.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of life saving and first-aid methods and techniques as applied to accidents in the water and surrounding areas
• Some knowledge of swimming pool equipment and its uses
• Ability to operate modern life saving equipment and to administer first-aid treatment
• Ability to prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies and to take appropriate action
• Ability to give instructions in swimming and life saving
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to perform routine tasks in the operation and maintenance of a pool
• Coordination and dexterity
• Physically able to perform duties and sufficient strength to control struggling adult swimmers.

Acceptable training and experience:

• Graduation from high school or vocational school, and some experience as a lifeguard or swimming instructor.
• Must possess a current valid Water Safety Instructor's Certificate, Lifeguard Certificate, Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate at time of application
• OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.