RECREATION ASSISTANT (LIFEGUARD)

Job Title

Outdoor Recreation Lifeguard

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Outdoor Recreation (ODR) Director prepares daily schedules for assigned personnel. Sets the pace and works along with other employees; relays information/directions from supervisor to assigned personnel. Controls and issues pool passes, prepares cashier's report and deposit slip; deposits funds to the ODR Operations Clerk (OC) daily. Maintains time and attendance cards for assigned personnel and turns in to OC for processing. Distributes and balances work load among lifeguards. Continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons. Ensures the swimming area is open to patrons at scheduled times and only authorized persons are admitted to the area. Rescues swimmers in trouble, promptly administers first aid, and calls for medical assistance if and when needed. Warns swimmers of unsafe environment or health conditions and recommends closing swimming areas until safe conditions prevail. When working at pools, may operate water pumps and control chemical additives to ensure pool water meets specified standards. Ensures that facility and equipment are inspected frequently and that necessary repairs are made. Reports the status and progress of work and any issues or concerns to immediate supervisor. Maintains current knowledge and answers questions on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives; ensures lifeguards are aware of same. Makes recommendations to ODR Director on staffing needs, disciplinary and/or performance related issues. Conducts in-service training to other assigned lifeguards as directed by supervisor. May perform other related or incidental duties as assigned for the daily operation of the swimming area to include cleaning of bath houses, wading pools, main pools, pool decks, beach areas, sunbathing area, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned.