Job Description

• Lifeguard must have appropriate certifications in lifeguard training through the American Red Cross and American Heart Association.
• Lifeguard must maintain current certification in lifeguard training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Standard First Aid and defib certified.
• Lifeguard must maintain a level of fitness and ability to rescue clientele and provide CPR and/or First Aid, defib as needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age and maintain current certifications in lifeguard training.
• Certifications required are CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Standard First Aid and Defib. Lifeguard Certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must have a working knowledge of all safety equipment and how to execute a life save in various stressful situations.
• Ability to pay close attention and recognize distress member in a body of water. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under stress and contribute to the team environment.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Physical requirements include, but not limited to: Lifting/pushing, standing, demonstration of lifting techniques and cardiovascular work outs.
• Sitting and or standing for prolonged periods of time.

Company Information

Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Equal Opportunity

Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.