Lifeguard- Part-Time

The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of patrons in the aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies. Maintains constant active surveillance of patrons in their area of responsibility; while enforcing rules fairly and politely to prevent accidents or injuries. Must act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency. Provides emergency care and treatment required until EMS arrives. Completes incident and accident reports after providing care. ? Presents professional appearances and attitude at all times. Maintains a high standard of customer service by responding to public inquiries while not engaged in patron surveillance. ? Performs daily maintenance duties of facility as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility. ? Participates in in-service and other staff training programs for continued development of rescue skills. Performs a variety of duties such as answering phone, running errands, conducting aerobic classes, teaching swim lessons, collecting fees, helping set up for classes or events. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to swim, walk, sit, stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. Working knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive aquatics program; Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment; Skill in First Aid and CPR. ? Ability to effectively teach swimming lesson; Ability to effectively enforce safety and health regulations relating to an aquatics program; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors, and the general public; Ability to communicate effectively orally; Ability to give and understand oral instructions. The 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. ? While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field. American Red Cross Water Park Lifeguarding certification that includes First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Rescue equipment including but not limited to backboard, AED, rescue tube, BVM, pocket mask. Various hand tools used in the maintenance of swimming pool equipment, phone, and computer. ­Must be at least 16 years of age and an experienced swimmer.