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Job Type Part-time Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Lifeguard

Reports to:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of people that are swimming in a pool or water park and providing life-saving rescues when necessary. Their duties include supervising swimmers, enforcing safety rules, and saving people in emergency situations.

Essential Duties:

• Oversees activities at an aquatic facility.
• Explains and enforces rules, regulations, and policies to ensure the safety of patrons.
• Monitors designated areas to recognize signs of danger.
• Warns swimmers regarding unsafe situations.
• Maintains order in swimming areas.
• Responds to emergencies and rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning.
• Performs first aid procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of all areas.
• Maintains records and reports.

Education and Experience:

• 16 years or age or older.
• Completion of lifeguard training
• 1+ months related experience
• First Aid and CPR certification
• AED certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to swim in several water conditions and temperatures.
• Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of water quality and how to test water conditions.
• Knowledge of general safety guidelines, in and out of the water
• Ability to perform life-saving procedures, like CPR, injury treatment, and water rescue.
• Ability to enforce the rules of the swimming areas.

Working Conditions and Physical Environment:

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs/ladders, work in small spaces, walk and reach overhead.
• Able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels outdoors.
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures.