Houseboat Lifeguard

General Summary of Job Duties: The Lifeguard (High Limits) is responsible for ensuring the safety of guests during boating activities or relaxation time spent on the dock on the houseboat. The Lifeguard will work with a team to monitor guest activities and maintain a clean and safe recreation environment.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain constant surveillance of guests in the water.
• Advise swimmers of improper activities or danger in accordance with company regulations and water safety policies.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Able to act quickly and appropriately to secure the safety of all guests, in the event of an emergency.
• Present professional appearance and attitude always and maintain a high standard of guest service.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Able to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work holidays, weekends, and evenings.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Highly skilled in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• Strong knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedure
• Ability to accurately prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of applicable Local/State Public Health guidelines, Company and departmental policies and procedures, as well as the willingness to learn and follow any policy or procedure that may be implemented in the future.
• Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is an essential part of your job.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment throughout the High Limit work and related duties are to be performed in compliance with local and state regulations.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Silverton Values:

• Character:         Always do the right thing and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• Collaboration:    Celebrate Diverse ideas, thought and talents.    
• Care:                Be KIND to yourself and each other.
• Fun:                  Our guests are here to have FUN, so we should have FUN, too!
• Excellence:       Be Amazing!

Skills, Education & Other Requirements:

• Must be 21+
• Must have a valid lifeguard certification.
• Must have completed the Red Cross Lifeguard Training or other equivalent training programs.
• Ability to administer first aid and CPR on a priority basis.
• Ability to perform water rescues and handle emergency situations calmly.
• Experience in managing and maintaining equipment and recreation facilities, particularly pool areas.
• Good communication and observation skills, with the ability to maintain adequate records and complete reports.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and stay organized while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to tread water for long periods and have diving and swimming skills.

Required Work Cards:

• Identification that establishes identity.
• Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States.
• CPR certification.

Machinery, Work Equipment, Programs, Software, Hardware Used:

• Wetsuit.
• Torpedo buoys.
• Paddle skies.
• Throw Line.
• Spinal Board.