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Part-Time Lifeguard

Job Overview:

Asa part-time, seasonal lifeguard,the primary responsibilityis to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring specifically within the designated swimming area you are supervising andgenerally anywhereon the lake.Lifeguards must be able to ensure the safety of patrons by minimizing oreliminatinghazardous situations or behaviors. Lifeguards will need to solve on-the-job issues byutilizingeffective critical thinking and decision-making skills and able to work with diverse populations. Lifeguards must be able to enforcecommunitypolicies and be able to communicate effectively why policies are in place.

Schedule

Beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, may be extended to weekends in September. May require sometrainingand meetings in May.

Hours: Rotating shifts, Monday through Sunday, 11am – 7pm

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervises swimming activities at the community pool and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
• Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger andenforces poolregulations and water safety policies.
• Administers first aidin the event ofinjury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan asrequired.
• Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
• Supervises andassistsin cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment,assistswith water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents as directed.
• Instructs orassistsclasses in fundamentals of swimming as needed.
• Resolvescheduling conflicts with co-workers to ensureappropriate coverageand safe pool environment when competing programs/priorities require use of aquatic facilities.
• Show-up for your scheduled shifts as scheduled, on-time, properly attired and equipped for work (approved bathing suit, t-shirt, hat, whistle, clothesappropriate tothe weather, sunscreen).
• Record daily member attendance and participation numbers, and complete daily cleaning assignments.
• Attendandparticipatein regular in-servicetraining courses.
• Provide a welcoming environment for all patrons.
• Document any incidents and/or injuries.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workspace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

• CPR Certification is r equired
• Working Papers (asappropriate ofstaff under 18 years old)
• Knowledge and ability to evaluate pool water conditions
• Swimmingproficiencyand comfort in all types of water conditions
• Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individualsparticipatingin aquatic activities toimmediatelyassess their capabilities and threats to their safety
• Knowledge of on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services
• Naturallyoutgoing personality with good communications skills
• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasionassistor lift persons in distress of varying weights.
• Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing or walking for a minimum of30 minutestretches.

Experience and Licensing Requirements :

• Completed the 10th year of school (high school sophomore), and continued enrollment in school
• Minimum of 6 months of related work or volunteer experience in customer service, childcare or water safety.
• Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate, or equivalent
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent
• American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent
• Experience in the hospitalityor serviceindustry
• Experience and training in customer service is highly desirable.
• Experience in an aquatic setting desirable.
• Basic cleaning skills
• Work in a teamenvironment
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, problem solving abilities, and advanced communication skills a plus.
• Must present a professional image. Must be outgoing and able to work with all types of people.
• Accountable for one’s own work, decisions and safety of oneself and safety of oneself and others.

• Capable of working extended hours,includingevenings,weekendsandholidaysas necessary.

• Ability to respond to emergenciesin a timely manner.

Compensation :

$16-18per hour

Disclaimer Statement :

The above informationonthis description has been designed toindicatethe general nature and level of work performedby employees within this classification. It is not designed tocontainor be interpreted as a comprehensiveinventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualificationsrequired ofemployees assigned to this job. This is not anall-inclusivejob description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules,dutiesandresponsibilities to this job at any time.