Life Guard

General Summary:

Under the direction and guidance of the Waterfront Director and consistent with the policies of Kanuga, the Lifeguard oversees the waterfront to ensure the safety of all guests and program participants. The Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of all areas in and around the waterfront. He/She is also accountable for knowing and properly executing all aquatic policies, procedures, and duties.


Qualifications:

Lifeguards must be able to:

• Remain alert without lapses in consciousness for extended periods of time.
• Physically perform all necessary rescue and survival skills.
• Swim 500 yards, tread water for two minutes, and perform shallow front dives, head and feet-first surface dives.
• Lift 50+ lbs. from the floor and 200+ lbs. in rescue situations.
• Quickly and safely move to various locations in and around the waterfront.
• Sit for extended periods of time, including in an elevated chair.
• Ascend and descend ladders.
• Communicate verbally with good voice projection and clarity.
• Hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment. (Significant background noise may exist in the aquatic environment.)
• Observe all areas of the waterfront including deck, water surface and boats.

Lifeguards must be 16 years of age or older, preferably with previous lifeguarding experience.

Lifeguards must hold and maintain current certifications in the following:

• Lifeguard

-American Red Cross is accepted for hire.

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• Standard First Aid
• Automated External Defibrillation ~ AED
• Emergency Oxygen Administration ~ O2 is encouraged

Essential Functions:

Primary Duties (On the stand):

• Wear required uniform while on duty: lifeguard shirt, bathing suit and/or shorts, whistle, tube and have fanny pack containing pocket mask, gloves and other first aid items, other items as instructed by the Waterfront Director.
• Actively scan and maintain constant vigilance over the waterfront.
• Know and understand all aquatic policies and procedures, including the emergency action plan.
• Ensure the safety and protect the lives of each patron in the waterfront area at all times by enforcing all rules, policies and procedures.
• Be alert, diligent, and conscientious at all times.
• Display a professional, courteous, and tactful demeanor at all times. Always strive to display a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Continuously exhibit honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, reliability, flexibility, maturity, and good decision-making skills.
• Maintain harmonious rapport with staff and guests at all times.

Secondary Duties (Off the stand):

These are duties that can be completed while working a shift with adequate waterfront coverage or while you are off the stand.

• Maintain a high level of physical fitness and knowledge of all rescue and survival skills.
• Always report to duty on time and work all scheduled shifts. Find a qualified substitute and obtain approval from the immediate supervisor in the event that missing a scheduled shift is unavoidable.
• Attend and actively participate in all required aquatic staff training and meetings.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the waterfront and surrounding areas by completing required waterfront maintenance duties.
• Assist swimmers with swim tests.
• Accurately complete and submit all safety and maintenance records concerning the waterfront area and usage of the waterfront as outlined in the Waterfront Manual.
• Inspect and maintain all emergency equipment (Shepherd's Crooks, ring buoys, rescue tubes, etc.) and other waterfront equipment and inform the Waterfront Supervisor and/or Properties Director immediately of any necessary equipment repairs.
• Continually provide outstanding customer service and strive to develop committed relationships with guests and program participants.
• Initiate communications with the waterfront supervisor as necessary concerning program problems, personnel conflicts, and guest concerns.
• Perform other duties as required by the waterfront supervisor.

Effect on End Results:

Proper performance of the essential functions of the Lifeguard will result in:

• A "Safety First", productive and effective atmosphere in the waterfront.
• Effective and efficient emergency and rescue procedures.
• Positive and constructive evaluations and feedback (written and oral) from supervisors, guests, and program participants.
• Annual evaluations that reflect understanding of the waterfront policies and procedures.