Lifeguard

Job Title: Lifeguard


Report to: Manager/Assistant Manager


Qualifications: Must have current/valid American Red Cross Lifesaving certification, CPR, and First Aid for Professional Rescuers certifications.


Experience: Previous experience as a lifeguard is desirable.


Knowledge , Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of principles and practices of pool rules, policies and procedures.


Duties: (It must be stressed that this is a partial list only. Any employee may be required to perform other duties in an emergency or for a short period when substituting for another worker without any change in title or rate of pay.) Job duties shall include, but are not limited to:

1. Assisting co-workers in duties necessary for the proper upkeep and maintenance of the pool.
2. Managing and maintaining the safety and welfare of the patrons who use the pool and preventing accidents through enforcement of policies, rules, and regulations governing the conduct of individuals using the pool.
3. Being alertat all times and be constantly on the lookout for incidents occurring in the water or on the deck. Will render First Aid and/or CPR when necessary.
4. Reporting definite or potential physical hazards, unsafe conditions or complaints of patrons to management.
5. Ensuring that all lifeguard equipment is in good working and safe condition. Put equipment away at the end of the day.
6. Never leaving the pool unattended.
7. NOT eating while on duty on the pool deck.
8. Will be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary by the manager/assistant manager for the successful operation of the pool.