About this role
LIFEGUARD functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Safety Enforcement:
Maintain order in the pool and surrounding areas by enforcing facility rules and regulations.
- Caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
- Perform rescues, extrications, and provide first-aid, CPR/AED as required to ensure patron safety.
- Emergency Response:
Respond quickly, intelligently, and decisively to emergencies, following established emergency and accident management procedures.
- Maintain excellent physical condition to perform duties effectively and attend/participate in all required staff meetings and training sessions.
- Customer Service:
Meet and greet customers, assisting and directing them to appropriate facilities or programs.
- Handle customer issues and complaints professionally and in a timely manner, demonstrating thorough knowledge of department programs and activities.
- Facility Maintenance:
Ensure facility cleanliness by performing janitorial and maintenance duties, including trash removal, restroom cleaning, and floor maintenance.
- Perform maintenance tasks as needed to ensure pool cleanliness, such as vacuuming the pool and scrubbing pool plaster and tile.
- Equipment and Chemical Monitoring:
Check pool chemicals such as chlorine and pH levels routinely, documenting the results.
- Inspect and ensure the availability and operation of emergency equipment, including safety lines, AED, pool drains, ladders, and play features.
- Setup and Breakdown:
Set up and break down tables and chairs for classes, trainings, or meetings as needed.
- Documentation:
Document all operational checklists and check sheets, including pool opening, play feature, safety, daily operational, cleaning, and maintenance lists.
- Contribute to the team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.
NOTE: Currently hiring Lifeguards who are available to work in the fall/winter season, especially those who have week-day availability.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be age 15 or older on date of hire
- Must successfully complete the following certification:
Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for professional rescuers and First Aid Certificate