Swim Lifeguard - Outdoor Pool (Seasonal)

General Summary Under the direction of the Director of Aquatics, the Lifeguard is responsible for supervising the pool and swimmers to ensure pool rules are followed and safety is a top priority.

Job Description The Lifeguard is responsible for supervising the pool and swimmers to ensure pool rules are followed and safety is a top priority.

Management Reserved Rights Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Primary Job Functions

Supervise the activities of swimmers by consistently enforcing rules and regulations

Notify swimmers of improper activities or hazards

Rescue persons in distress or in danger of drowning when indicated and provide rescue breathing, CPR and First Aid

Notify Aquatics Director of any accidents, rescues, or problems

Report to the Aquatic Director any equipment that is in need of repair

Answer inquiries pertaining to the use of the pool and Aquatics services offered

Direct all helpful suggestions from participants and others to Aquatic Director or Club Management

Attend all staff meetings and trainings.

Available to work weekdays, weekends and holidays as needed; hours are not guaranteed and can change at any time

Be on time for your shift and for rotations throughout the day. Be ready to work which includes being dressed in uniform (sunscreen applied) and wearing your Rescue Tubes and First Aid pack each day (return to the Lifeguard office at the end of the day). Check your pack for its proper contents daily at the start of the shift

Help keep pool deck clean, safe and organized

Follow all safety procedures and precautions

Give high quality of Customer Service

This includes giving full attention to the pool/swimmers while in the guard chair. Do not have a conversation, if a member needs assistance, please refer him/her to the Head Lifeguard or to the Service Desk.

Other Job Functions

Flexibility in work schedule, as job may require day and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Current Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, AED & First Aid certifications

Knowledge of water hazards, lifesaving techniques and first aid, recognize hazardous situations, and adopt effective courses of action.

Effective communication skills and engage positively with membership.

Require attentiveness to visual and audible cues for recognition and identification of swimmers in distress or in process of unsafe behaviors

Requires proficient swimming ability and the proper application of rescue and first-aid techniques.

Ability to properly extract victims from the pool(s) to the deck.

Oral Comprehension and Expression — Ability to understand and communicate so others can understand ideas and information.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Work is typically performed outdoors in varying and occasionally extreme (hot) weather conditions.

Ability to arrive at work on time for all scheduled work shifts required. Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays required.

Must be flexible, adaptable, and readily able to adjust to changes in work environment.

Position requires daily public contact.

It is sometimes necessary to deal with unpleasant or angry people with the need to problem solve difficult situations.

It is necessary to adapt to a frequently changing environment.

Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Frequently required to climb or balance and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Must occasionally sit for extended periods and regularly walk around the facility

Must occasionally talk and hear

Must frequently move 10 pounds and in the event of an emergency lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Mobility around and in the pool.

Estimated Base Pay Range
$17.50 - $19.50 / hour

Other Compensation And Benefits

Club Membership

Competitive Compensation

Discounts on club services and amenities

Continuing Education

Community Involvement

Paid Time off*

Health Insurance*

Offered to Full-Time associates. Full-Time status eligibility starting at 25 average hours of work per week.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Bay Club Company ("TBCC") provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race (and all traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed (including, but not limited to, religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, and breastfeeding, and other related medical conditions), sexual orientation and identity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, actual or perceived national origin/ancestry, accent or ability to speak English, age, disability, marital/familial status, source of income, veteran status, citizenship status, political activities or affiliations, medical condition, genetic information, persons with AIDS or AIDS-related condition, or persons who are victims of domestic violence.

Additional County Ordinances
LA County: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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