Lifeguard (PRN) - Exercise Center @ Washington Regional Medical Center

Lifeguard (PRN) - Exercise Center @ Washington Regional Medical CenterWashington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703OverviewPosition Type PRN Job Shift PRN, Shift Varies Education Level Certification in related fieldDescriptionWashington Regional Medical System (the "System") is our region's only locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system. The System includes a 425-bed acute care hospital known as Washington Regional Medical Center (the "Hospital") which is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Hospital is supported by the System- including primary, specialty and urgent care operations - that span across Northwest Arkansas into Harrison and Eureka Springs. Being heavily supported and invested in our community makes Washington Regional a unique employer, encouraging staff to give back to the community in which we live and work … and give back to each other.Washington Regional Mission, Vision and Values prove to be a firm foundation and inspiration from which we fulfill our purpose.Mission : Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention and wellness education.Vision : To be the leading healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas --- the best place to receive care and the best place to give care.Values : To treat others – patients and their families, visitors, physicians, and each other – as we would want to be treated.Position SummaryThe role of Lifeguard reports to the Center for Exercise Manager. This position is responsible for the general supervision and safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies.Essential Position ResponsibilitiesOpen and close the pool each day according to scheduled hoursActively guard and scan the pool area at all timesCommunicate and enforce all CFE and pool policies and rules in a personable and professional mannerEvaluate conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan, as requiredAssist with keeping pool area clean and organizedEnsure that safety and injury prevention policies and procedures are adhered to by participants; reports accidents and prepares accident reports, as requiredQualificationsEducation : High school diploma or GED, required.Licensure and Certifications : Lifeguard certification, required. CPR required within 90 days. First aid certification, preferred.Experience : Previous experience as a lifeguard, preferred.Work Environment : This position will spend 80% of time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.