Job Description

Job Location: Office of Gilmer County Commissioners - Ellijay, GA 30540
Position Type: SeasonalEducation
Level: None
Salary Range: $15.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day Shift
Job Category: OtherGeneral Nature of Work
Lifeguards will monitor activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and aid swimmers. They will caution swimmers of usage areas, rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer First Aid/CPR when needed. Lifeguards will always maintain order in swimming areas and inspect facilities for any dangers and report them to the appropriate personnel. Lifeguards’ principal duties are to ensure the safety and well-being of the patrons and to observe and enforce all rules and regulations of the pond.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify potential accident hazards.
- Be alert or prevent accidents (risk management)
- Enforce all pond rules in a consistent manner.
- Handle discipline situations with courtesy and fairness.
- Respond quickly, intelligently, decisively and in accordance with established emergency and accident management procedures.
- Administer first aid and CPR as required.
- Communicate with other lifeguards and supervisors.
- Facilitate public relations with a positive and professional attitude, courtesy and tact.
- Be available to substitute for other staff members.
- Follow established substitution procedures.
- Fill out appropriate reports.
- Carry out additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
- Attend all in-service training.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and written.
- Ability to multi-task easily.
- Ability to deal with patrons in an effective and courteous manner.
- Ability to listen and ascertain the needs of patrons.
- Ability to find and communicate accurate information concerning policies and procedures to patrons.
- Ability to respond to patrons tactfully and courteously.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, and the public.
- Knowledge and the ability to demonstrate approved lifesaving techniques.
- Ability to quickly analyze and take control of situations or actions that require emergency intervention.
- Ability to deal with stress related to emergency situations which demand immediate attention as well as staying calm in said emergencies.
- Ability to comply with and enforce facility rules and regulations.
- Ability to multi-task successfully.
- Ability to follow instructions from Head Lifeguards, Aquatics Coordinator, and Aquatics Manager.
- Ability to maintain a professional attitude towards customers, staff, students, and instructors.

QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess a current Lifeguard Training certificate and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate.
- Must possess Georgia Driver’s License.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
ADA Requirements: Individuals applying for the posted position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when reading correspondence, statistical data and using a computer. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more is also required. The incumbent may use cleaning chemicals, or pool chemicals, which may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold and is required to swim.

Work Environment: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Job risks include exposure to human body fluids and waste material, UV rays and pool chemicals (chlorine, muriatic acid, CO2, etc.).  Ability to sit or stand outdoors in extreme heat and inclement weather.