Lifeguard

JOB DESCRIPTION

A lifeguard is responsible for the safety of all swimmers at the pool, slide, and/or lazy river at the property. Lifeguards must act immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of guests in the event of an emergency situation. Lifeguards also ensure that all pool, slides, and/or lazy river rules and policies are followed for the safety of all guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Maintain constant surveillance of guests in the pool, slide, and/or lazy river facilities

Provide emergency care and treatment until the arrival of emergency medical services, as required

Act immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of guests in the event of an emergency

Rescues guests and performs appropriate follow-up procedures, including the proper use of equipment in the performance of first aid and CPR

Safeguard and regulate pool guests by enforcing pool policies, rules, and regulations

Assists in the proper maintenance and sanitary up keep of the pool facility

Prepare activity reports and/or accident reports, as needed

Monitor pool-related activities and report any safety issues

Direct guests out of the pool in hazardous conditions

Open the pool facility in the morning and close the pool facility at the end of the day

Maintain a safe environment in and around the pool facility

Attend in-service training, as required

Provides excellent guest service, while continuing to monitor pool facility

Operates equipment safety and reports any unsafe work conditions to supervisor

Any and all duties assigned by management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate, American Red Cross First Aid certificate, and American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certificate

Previous lifeguard experience is preferred

Must have reliable transportation

Must be able to pass pre-employment testing (i.e. drug test, background check, etc)

Must have full availability and be able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Ability to read, write and speak English (multi-lingual a plus)

Ability to understand, follow and give written and oral instructions

Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers

Ability to interact with guests and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner

Ability to work harmoniously with fellow employees and guests

Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional

Follow all company policies and procedures

Thank guests with genuine appreciation

Speak with others using clear and professional language

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques

Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork

Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures

Abilities (<8 hours per day) reach, bend, twist, pull, push, grasp, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, running, sitting, climbing, reaching overhead, and swim

Ability to frequently (<8 hours per day) lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds of weight

Ability to (<1 hour per day) lift more than 50 pounds of weight, as needed during rescue

Ability to frequently immerse body in water frequently

Ability to work outdoors, including prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures and intense or inclement weather conditions