Lifeguard/Camp Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

For the Summer Season starting June 1st, Suntree Country Club is seeking a positive, energetic, experienced, and highly capable professional who will ensure swimmers' safety in the pool area, administer first aid or lifesaving techniques when needed and be a camp counselor. The Lifeguard/Camp Counselor will report to the Assistant Events Director/Events Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements all water safety policies and procedures; supervises members and guests in and around the swimming pool.
• Open the pool each day and close it down each evening depending on your scheduled hours.
• Skims bugs and other debris from surface to prepare pool for daily use.
• Monitor pool-related activities closely throughout your shift.
• Identify a safety issue and report them to the Director of Events immediately.
• Enforces the rules of conduct.
• Monitors weather reports closely to ensure the safety of members and guests.
• Direct swimmers out of the pool in hazardous conditions.
• Administers to minor injuries such as small cuts and bruises of swimmers.
• Checks the first aid supplies and reports needed items.
• Organizes and monitors pool games at all times; suggests poolside games.
• Places rescue tube and ring buoy on the lifeguard chair and backboard in plain view of patrons in the morning and at the end of the day; returns these and all swimming aids and pool toys to the lifeguard locker.
• Organize the pool, pool deck, and cabana room area at the end of your shift.
• Maintains all necessary records determined by the Director of Events.
• Attends all meetings as directed by Director of Events.
• Must comply with all rules and regulations as stated in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be willing to adhere to policies/procedures of the Club's ongoing Safety Committee.
• Perform all other duties assigned by management.
• Exposure to extreme heat and humidity.
• Clean gutters and skimmers.
• The schedule varies to the needs of the Club. Weekends and holidays are required.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must possess the following certificates from the American Red Cross or other equivalent agency; lifeguard training, CPR, AED, and first aid.
• Must be a skilled swimmer and able to pull their weight through the water.
• Must be physically able to rescue someone drowning or injured in the water.
• Ability to spend time outdoors and tolerate a variety of weather conditions.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, or squatting at eye level with children.
• Plans and leads activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
• Enforces camp rules and regulations and ensures safety in the recreational facilities.
• Performs first aid following prescribed procedures and contacts emergency medical personnel when required by the situation.
• Demonstrates use of recreational equipment and teaches participants the principles, techniques, and safety procedures for each activity.
• Greets new arrivals and introduces them to other campers; explains camp and facility rules.
• Reports camper complaints to leadership and works to resolve issues.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be a skilled swimmer and able to pull weight through the water.
• Must be physically able to rescue someone drowning or injured in the water.
• Prolonged periods of being outdoors.
• Previous experience with children preferred.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Suntree country club reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Please note as part of the hiring process Suntree Country Club does complete drug testing, background and driving record checks. Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing the pre-employment drug test, background and driving record check.

This position is needed from End of May to Beginning of September

* As Part of The Hiring Process Suntree Country Club Does Complete Background, Driving Record and Drug Screening *