Job Description

Qualifications:

• Must be able to obtain and hold valid certification in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguarding, and First Aid
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a variety of temperature ranges
• Must be able to demonstrate all American Red Cross certification skills upon request
• At least one or more years working as a lifeguard preferred

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to:
Aquatics Director
Assistant Aquatics Director

Job Goal:
To properly scan for and respond to all types of aquatic emergencies and to provide as safe an environment for patrons and staff as possible

Performance Responsibilities:
Respond quickly and properly to all emergency situations according to American Red Cross guidelines:

• Be able to demonstrate all American Red Cross certification skills upon request
• Ensure all rescue/incident reports are properly completed after an incident
• Inform the Director/Assistant Director of all rescues/incidents
• Know and practice the Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Report to work in a timely manner and be ready to start the shift on time
• Attend one hour of in-service training per week
• Attend all required staff meetings and full staff in-services
• Must follow the dress code for a lifeguard
• Know and enforce all facility rules
• Be aware of the needs of the guard on-duty during "down time"
• Remain in the building at all times
• Be alert for a whistle call from the guard on duty
• Be ready to respond to the on-duty lifeguard's call for assistance
• Keep current on all American Red Cross CPR, Lifeguard, and First Aid certifications
• Perform any extra cleaning duties required by the supervisor while on "down time"
• Remain in the office while on "down time"
• Answer the phone politely
• Answer any patron questions
• Receive money from patrons wishing to use the facility
• Sign up patrons for swim lessons
• Alert the Director /Assistant Director of any concerns
• Complete other duties as defined and assigned

Terms of Employment:
The Lifeguard will be employed for twelve month positions. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor, using the Henley Aquatic Center Staff Performance Based Evaluation.