Lifeguard (Full-time)

Job Description

Job Description

Le Jardin Academy is seeking a Lifeguard (Full-time). The Lifeguard maintains constant surveillance in the pool; acts immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of children in the event of emergency. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification required, along with CPR/First Aid Certification. Open Water Lifeguard Certification preferred. Must be available Monday through Friday, 6:00am-2:00pm. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. No phone calls, please.  Please submit a resume and cover letter. Hourly pay range: $17.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Position

Job title

Lifeguard

Reports to

Director of Athletics

Employer

Le Jardin Academy, located in Kailua, HI, is an International Baccalaureate World School offering students a world-class education from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. Its graduates attend the best universities across the world and are equipped to serve in whatever community they reside.

Job Scope

Maintains constant surveillance in the pool; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of children in the event of emergency. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

Essential Functions

Maintains constant surveillance of the pool; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety.

• Enforce all pool rules in a consistent manner. 

• Maintains clean environment for all users to include pool deck and changing rooms.

• Respond quickly, intelligently, decisively and in accordance with established emergency and accident management procedures.

• Responsible for maintenance and cleaning of the pool, which includes vacuuming and cleaning pool tiles.

• Identify potential accident hazards.

• Be alert or prevent accidents .

Other duties

• Participates in class lessons as needed.

• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification.

• CPR/First Aide certification.

• Open Water Lifeguard Certification preferred.

Experience

• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills

Skills

• Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.

• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.

• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.

• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.

• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.

• Ability to meet deadlines in an environment with multiple simultaneous projects.

• Build strong relationships.

• Work independently and frequently without direct supervision.

Physical requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Frequently required to stand and walk

• Occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or carry items and objects up to 50 pounds

Working Conditions

• This position is performed in outdoor weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to chemicals and fumes.