Lifeguard

Job description

Description

Job Description

Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications :

Minimum 15 years of age.

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications for the professional rescuer.

Pre-employment testing of lifeguard skills and knowledge.

Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents, and the physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations.

Available to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Knowledge and Skills: Application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques

An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, operations, policies, and procedures

Leadership and public relation skills

Decision making skills

Must be able to maintain cleanliness of pool, deck, and equipment

Must have good swimming skills, plus skills in rescue techniques and procedures, first aid application, CPR and AED

Responsibilities: Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies.

Administer First Aid or CPR in emergencies and use Automated External Defibrillator (AED) if needed

Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations

Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the Aquatics Director and/or Coordinator

Complete daily maintenance tasks as well as maintenance of proper water quality in both the pools and the spas

Keep the pool and pool deck clean and free from debris. Pool furniture should be kept in an orderly fashion.

Hoses and cleaning equipment should never be left unattended and must be put away upon finishing cleaning.

All pool toys and equipment must be picked up and put away in an orderly fashion.

Notify the Aquatics Director and/or Coordinator of any equipment failures immediately

Notify the Aquatics Director and/or Coordinator of any injuries immediately

Understand that the cleanliness of the Club is a top priority for all members, and therefore, assist whenever necessary to keep the Club spotless

Display consistent positive and professional attitude towards members, staff, job responsibilities, and Club philosophy

Maintain proper appearance, including staff uniform when on duty

Maintain good working relationship with the rest of the Club personnel

Consistently enforce and uphold club membership and personnel policies

Personally create and maintain a reputation for credibility and integrity with all members and staff

Attend all Aquatics Staff Development Trainings to address issues, ideas, concerns of the department, and to refresh basic lifeguard skills

Actively participate in in-service trainings and club wide events as requested, committees and meetings

when appropriate.

Maintain and administer appropriate feedback to Aquatics members.

Communicate effectively with all staff members to ensure that all appropriate people are informed of your actions.

You must be on time and completely responsible for covering your own shift. If necessary, it is your responsibility to find your own substitute.

Be a Team Player

Physical Requirements Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach throughout the workday.

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 pounds, including rescue equipment and assisting individuals during emergency situations

Ability to perform CPR, First Aid, and AED procedures, including kneeling and administering compressions for extended periods.

Ability to maintain visual acuity and hearing sufficient to recognize and respond to emergencies immediately.

Ability to work independently and respond quickly to operational needs throughout the aquatics department.

Worksite address

concord, MA, 01742, US

Who can apply

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