Lifeguard

Lifeguard

Position: Lifeguard

Reports to: Coordinator - Trojan Aquatic Center

Supervises: None

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current certification in America Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid (or equivalent) required.
• Current certification in American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent) required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability in working with young children, parents and community members.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: To maintain a positive and safe environment for all patrons.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Performs surveillance of patrons in the swimming pool facility.
• Recognizes emergencies and responds quickly and effectively to all emergencies.
• Enforces all swimming pool facility policies, rules and regulations.
• Performs opening and closing duties including equipment set up.
• Assists patrons in a friendly manner without compromising surveillance duties.
• Inspects the swimming pool facility daily and reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to the Aquatics Coordinator.
• Completes records and reports in a professional manner.
• Participates in regular in-service training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Community Education Classified - Temporary Contract As Needed

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: None

Physical Demands:

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.