Lifeguard

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year and/or 100 hours of lifeguard experience.
• Current certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR.

• Reports to the Pool Manager.
• Maintains a welcoming and professional environment.
• Wears appropriate lifeguard attire at all times.
• Arrives 15 minutes before the scheduled shift, unless otherwise instructed by the Pool Manager.
• Logs hours for each shift on a timesheet, to be approved by the Pool Manager.
• Secures a replacement and notifies the Pool Manager of any shift changes. If unable to find a replacement, must work the shift unless excused by the Pool Manager.
• Attends and actively participates in bi-weekly in-service meetings.
• Maintains a safe and clean pool environment, completing assigned maintenance tasks as directed by the Pool Manager.
• Reports personnel and/or maintenance concerns to the Pool Manager promptly.
• Refers member questions or comments to the Pool Manager.
• Responds immediately to requests from the Pool Manager or Board Members.
• Promotes positive public relations with pool members and guests, both on and off duty.

• Acts as a Regular Guard under the direction of a Senior Guard.
• When on duty with a Junior Guard, assumes the role of Senior Guard. Senior Guard responsibilities include:
• Actively monitoring the pool at all times.
• Enforcing all pool rules.
• Leading emergency responses, completing Accident Report Forms, and notifying the Pool Manager immediately.

• Administers swim tests for children using the deep end or diving board for the first time.
• Conducts bathroom checks at least once per office duty rotation, ensuring cleanliness and signing off as completed.
• Performs pool chemical checks, records results on chemical logs, and reports concerns to the Pool Manager immediately.

• Completes all tasks on the daily duties checklist.
• Records hourly tallies of pool patron numbers.
• Ensures all members sign in upon entering the facility.
• Verifies that all guests are signed in and fees are paid.
• Confirms that all unaccompanied minors have a Permission for Child to Swim, Unaccompanied and Emergency Consent form on file.
• Tracks and reconciles all monetary transactions, submitting them to the Bookkeeper as needed.