Job Description

JOB TITLE: Lifeguard
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Parks and Recreation
REPORTS TO: Pool Manager
Responsible for ensuring patron safety by enforcing pool rules and regulations; performs water rescues and administers basic first aid as needed; carries out emergency operating procedures and notifies proper authorities; assists with general maintenance and cleaning of pool area and equipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Ensures patron safety by strictly enforcing all pool rules and regulations and applying disciplinary action for violations.
• Enters the water to rescue individuals in trouble and the necessary aid to revive them.
• Carries out emergency operation procedures and notifies proper authorities.
• Assists in maintaining facilities; cleans pool, decks, restrooms, gutters, etc.
• Informs pool manager of needed material and equipment.
• Recommends to the pool manager the removal of patrons due to misconduct.
• Assists the pool manager and head lifeguard in pool maintenance and repairs
• Assists in special activities at the pool
• Must swim 200m per day while on duty
• Must perform one rescue per day
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Operates the mechanical workings of swimming pools such as valves, vacuum pumps, and sprayers, ensuring that they are maintained and safe
• Wears the proper uniform at all times.
• Works outside and is exposed to extreme heat and changing weather.
• Sits for extended periods of time while observing pool activities; must remain alert for emergencies.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Works long hours during the summer months.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABIITIES:
• Skilled in enforcing pool rules and regulations
• Performs emergency operation procedures and informs proper authorities
• Skill in dealing effectively and efficiently with the public
• Can sit in an alert manner and observe the activities of the pool while on the stand
• Learns the operation and maintenance of the pool facilities
• Can understand and follow oral and written instructions
PREFERENCES:
• None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Completion of 9th grade.
• Must possess a valid Lifeguarding Certificate or willing to obtain prior to start.
• Must possess a valid CPR and First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain prior to start.
• Minimum age of 16 years
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• Must pass criminal history check
• Must pass American RedCross Lifeguard prerequisite tests.