Lifeguard

Lifeguard

Responsible for overseeing the UAHS pool during practices, meets, special events, and open swim hours. Hours: Mornings (M-F): 5:30 - 7:00 a.m. Afternoons (M-F): 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. Saturdays: 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. Hours will vary on meet days.

Qualifications: Must be at least 15 years of age. Currently or hold or the ability to participate in and achieve certification for the following: Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Lifeguard Certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Maintaining the required fitness level and alertness on duty to respond effectively to any emergency. Attend all required training programs and meetings.

Essential Functions: Maintains constant observation of the pool area. Ensures safety by communicating and enforcing any pool rules. Ensures safety by checking for hazardous conditions and proper safety equipment. Completes incident and accident reports as required. Maintains and records accurate records of pool chemical readings, supplies, etc. Add chemicals to the pool as needed. Maintains a clean environment by following and recording proper cleaning procedures. Sets up and stores equipment by following and recording proper cleaning procedures. Sets up and stores equipment and assists other employees with event setup. Practices rescue and fitness drills regularly. Promotes aquatics and other YMCA programs. Communicates any suggestions to improve the aquatics facility. Clearing swimmers from the pool according to procedure for inclement weather, emergencies, rest periods, drills, and closing. Equipment operated: Additional working conditions: Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue. Exposure to loud noises. Interactions with unruly children. Interruption of duties by students, visitors, and/or staff. Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel, and stoop. Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District. The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.