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Job description
SUMMARY Responsible for the general supervision and safety of guests in the beach and waterpark by preventing and responding to emergencies. Lifeguards should be good swimmers who are able to pass lifeguard certification with the National Aquatic Safety Company. Lifeguards also oversee the cleanliness of the beach and pool areas, conduct, and prevent water rescues, and assist in controlling unruly guest situations. Lifeguards should have great written and verbal skills and be safety conscious.
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nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
nnUnderstand and maintain basic first aid, rescue techniques, and CPR
nMaintain constant surveillance of guests in the pools and water attractions
nProvide emergency care and treatment as certification requires until Emergency Medical Services arrives
nAlways maintain a professional appearance and attitude
nEnforce all rules with the public
nRotates appropriately and efficiently
nPerform all opening and closing procedures
nStore rescue equipment properly at the end of each day
nAttend mandatory in-service training throughout the summer season
nPrepare and maintain written reports and logs about job related activities
nClean and maintain the beach and pool areas
nProvide excellent customer service
nMust act calm under pressure and when emergency situations occur
nPerform any additional related tasks as required
n nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
nThis position has no supervisory responsibilities but has the potential for growth.
nQUALIFICATIONS
nnAbility to pass the National Aquatic Safety Company lifeguard training course
nAble to work in a fast-paced environment
nStrong attention to detail, not easily distracted, and a commitment to safety
nRequires a positive, friendly, and customer service driven attitude
nMust be 16 years or older
nMust be able to swim 200 yards and retrieve a 10-pound brick from an 8-foot-deep pool bottom and swim 15 feet with the brick above your head.
nAvailable to work weekends and holidays
n nEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
nMust be at least 16 years of age and able to pass the National Aquatic Safety Company lifeguard training course class that we offer.
nLANGUAGE SKILLS
nAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and complete reports detailing rescues and guest interactions. Ability to effectively present information and give directions with customers and employees.
nREASONING ABILITY
nAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in both written and verbal form. Ability to deal with problems involving many variables.
nCERTIFICATES
nNational Aquatic Safety Company Lifeguard Certification Required
nPHYSICAL DEMANDS
nThe physical demands described here are representative of those an associate must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
nLifeguards are frequently required to stand, walk, run, climb, balance, sit, talk, hear, and reach, handle, or feel. The associate is occasionally required to lift and or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision requirements are 20/25 vision.
nWORK ENVIRONMENT
nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
nWhile performing the duties of this job, associates are exposed to outside weather conditions including sun, rain, water, high humidity, and excessive heat. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Worksite address
buford, GA, 30518, US
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