Lifeguard

Job Description

Job Description

Job: Lifeguard

Education and/or Experience: 

• Some High School required.
• Ability to swim laps and dive to the bottom of the pool.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations: 

• Adequate knowledge of and training in pool chemistry, rescue and surveillance techniques, CPR/AED and blood-borne pathogens.
• Participates in pool safety programs and risk management.
• Employs only those methods and teaching techniques outlined and approved by the American Red Cross.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform the required role in emergency situations.

Job Summary (Essential Functions): 

• Implement all water safety policies and procedures. Supervise members and guests in and around the swimming pool.

Job Tasks/Duties: 

• Skims bugs and other debris from surface to prepare pool for daily use.
• Supervises and observes swimmers at all times to ensure their safety.
• Administers care to swimmers’ minor injuries such as small cuts and bruises.
• Maintains amenities in and cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms and showers.
• Enforces rules of conduct at the pool.
• Checks first aid supplies and reports needed items.
• Straightens the pool and cabana areas at the end of the day.
• Maintains all necessary records determined by the Swimming Pool Manager.
• Implements all pool safety equipment.
• Performs required pool pre-opening duties.
• Informs swimming pool manager about unresolved member or guest disruptions that could cause a safety problem.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Swimming Pool Manager.

Licenses and Special Requirements: 

• Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.
• American Red Cross Basic First Aid required, training on AED units and possession of a current Red Cross CPR card.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach, walk, stand, stoop, climb stairs, balance and/or crouch.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Physical exertion over long periods of time.
• Work in hot and humid environment.
• Push, pull and lift 50 pounds.
• Working conditions are often, hot, humid slippery and wet.
• Able to work in a busy, noisy environment.
• Able to tolerate the smell of chlorine and frequent exposure to cleaning agents.