Lifeguard

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

• Explain and enforce facility regulations, policies, and procedures to patrons
• Rescue swimmers in need of assistance
• Demonstrate proper rescue techniques, including but not limited to, swimming rescues, First Aid, and CPR
• Administer emergency care to patrons in need of assistance
• Monitor activities of patrons in the water and on deck and minimized the possibility of patron injury
• Conduct routine chemical test of the water on an hourly basis
• Keep accurate records of incident reports, maintenance, and chemical testing
• Perform routine maintenance of pool and pool equipment
• Keep all certification current
• Effectively supervise the swimming area from an elevated Lifeguard chair
• Attend all in-service trainings

Other Functions: 

• Be knowledgeable about all programs and activities offered
• Promote club services and activities
• Assist with keeping the club well stocked and clean
• Inventory of food items as well as locker and laundry service
• Maintain safety book/emergency log, massage log, and lost and found ledger

SHIFTS AVAILABLE: 

Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm

Certifications, Licenses, etc.:

Lifeguards must maintain the following:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (or equivalent training).
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent training).
• American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (or equivalent training).

Performance Testing*:

All lifeguards are required to perform the following performance test prior to employment and may be tested at any time throughout their employment.

Performance test are as follows:

• Swim 300 yards continuous
• Tread water for two minutes using legs only
• Demonstrate the proper use of rescue equipment
• Surface Dive to the deepest part of the pool and retrieve a 10-pound brick
• Perform aquatic rescue & CPR/AED skills