Job Description
Job Location: Mount Vernon Country Club - Mt Vernon, OH 43050Established in 2000 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bobby Jones Links is a club management and development company serving private, resort, daily fee, and public courses. At the heart of our work is a commitment to serving people and creating exceptional experiences for members, guests, and employees. We live by our core values: Make People Happy, Do What You Say, Strive for Excellence, Be Driven, and Grow Every Day. These principles shape our culture and drive our success. As Bobby Jones said, “The secret of golf is to turn three shots into two.” That same pursuit of excellence defines everything we do.
Mount Vernon Country Club, located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and managed by Bobby Jones Links, is hiring for Lifeguards. Mount Vernon Country Club was established in 1915 and is considered on of the premier private clubs in Central Ohio. Members enjoy a state-of-the-art athletic center, two pools, and fine dining in an exclusive environment. The well-appointed clubhouse is a popular event and wedding reception destination for members and their guests.
Responsibilities of the Lifeguard at Mount Vernon Country Club include:
- Vacuums pool bottom; empties automatic skimmer; skims bugs and other debris from surface to prepare pool for daily use
- Supervises swimmers at all times to ensure their safety
- Tends to minor injuries such as small cuts and bruises of swimmers
- Maintains cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers
- Assists in organizing clinics and private swimming lessons for members as directed by the Swimming Pool Manager or Instructors
- Enforces rules of conduct
- Checks first aid inventory and reports shortages
- Sets pool equipment up at the beginning of the day and returns it to storage at the end of the day
- Straightens the pool and cabana areas at the end of the day
- Maintains all necessary records determined by the Swimming Pool Manager
- Attends all meetings as directed by the Swimming Pool Manager
- Contacts emergency medical personnel when a serious injury occurs
QualificationsRequired Skills
- First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
- Knowledge of optimal swimming pool water chemistry, temperature, and cleanliness standards.
- Skilled swimmer.
- Attentiveness and awareness to the surrounding environment.
- Ability to enforce policies and procedures that contribute to safety.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a skilled swimmer and able to pull weight through the water.
- Must be physically able to rescue someone drowning or injured in the water.
- Prolonged periods of being outdoors.
