Lifeguard

Lifeguard Position

The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring safety by supervising pool or beach area to prevent accidents, assist swimmers and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a safe, enjoyable and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and satisfaction.
• Maintaining constant surveillance of the pool area and responding to emergency situations.
• Overseeing multiple activities including open swim, water exercise, swim lessons, lap swim and safety breaks.
• Performing first aid when necessary and completing appropriate accident/incident reports.
• Knowing, understanding and consistently following policies and guidelines for the aquatics area.
• Performing all other related duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be 15 years of age, 16 preferred.
• Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard/CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
• Ability to pass lifeguard pre-employment water test.
• Ability to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of ARC safety and life saving techniques.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and recognize swimmers who may need assistance.
• Ability to react appropriately to hazardous or dangerous situations.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and ability to communicate with all ages and swimmers of all skill levels.

Equipment used:

• Telephone
• Rescue tubes
• Backboard
• Ring buoy
• Megaphone
• Hand-held radio
• Whistle
• First Aid Kit
• PPE
• AED
• Shepherd's crook
• Pool vacuum
• Cleaning supplies

Mental and physical demands/working conditions:

• Ability to remain alert with no lapses of consciousness for long periods of time in a warm environment with air temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
• Ability to recognize distress signals.
• Communicate with staff and public.
• Concentrate for long periods of time.
• Attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Perceive, identify and respond to signs of distress.
• Observe areas of the pool.
• Perform physical tasks necessary for water rescues as practiced by ARC lifeguard training.
• Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud working conditions.
• Bending, lifting, carrying.

• Warm/humid indoor or outdoor environment.
• Exposure to slip and falls.
• Exposure to sun.
• Exposure to pool chemicals.
• Exposure to cleaning supplies.

Potential benefits:

• 457b Tax-Deferred Retirement plan.
• Depending on position: Pension through PERA with Employer Match, Pension through Chaska Fire Relief Association.
• Life insurance through NCPERS, if contributing to PERA.
• Chaska Community Center - individual membership (depends on position).
• Chaska Town Course & The Loop at Chaska: discounts on green fees and merchandise.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness.