Life Guard

Pay Rate: $19.00 an hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain constant observation of the waterpark, know and review emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations
• Perform first aid when necessary and contact / activate EMS
• Prepare and maintain activity and incident / accident reports
• Perform various duties as assigned to maintain a clean and safe facility
• Inform management of unsafe and dangerous conditions or suspicious activity
• Assist with pool admissions and selling merchandise following cash handling procedures
• Cover pool attendants breaks as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge and Certification- Preferred:

• 6 months previous Lifeguard experience, current Lifeguard certification or training will be provided
• Currently certified in First Aid, CPR and AED for professional rescuers

Skills- Required:

• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Abilities- Required:

• Ability to follow established dress code policies and practice good personal hygiene
• Ability to interact with guests, coworkers and management in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to speak in a clear and concise voice, including projecting across distance in normal and loud situations
• Ability to remain focused and alert for extended periods of time in a warm environment
• Ability to hear noises and distress signals
• Ability to observe all areas of the pool with clear vision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to walk, stand and/or exert fast-paced mobility throughout the shift
• Must have a good sense of balance, and be able to bend and kneel and stoop
• Must be able to reach and twist routinely
• Must be able to push, pull and grasp objects routinely
• Must be able to navigate stairs and work at high elevations
• Must be able to perform all needed rescues and survival skills
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue, including swimming quickly, supporting adult body weight while swimming as far as 50 feet, and removing adult body weight from the pool

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in the Waterpark, which includes flashing lights, frequent loud noises, water and humidity, and pool chemicals, some outdoor work is required and may require going onto the gaming floor which has cigarette smoke
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including all shifts, weekends and holidays
• Occasionally must deal with angry or hostile individuals
• High volume direct public contact