Lifeguard

Job Overview

The Lifeguard’s primary responsibility is to provide a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for each customer while attending the Donald Copps Municipal Pool and Waterslide. The Lifeguard will provide a positive image of the City aquatic program by attentive, conscientious, and courteous behavior on the job.

Lifeguards report to the Head Guard and Recreation Supervisors.

Mid-May to Late August

• Ensure public safety, maintain order in all pool areas, bathhouses, restrooms, shower rooms, deck, pool, grassy areas, and concession stand.
• Watch swimmers through safe scanning practice and perform rescue/assists as necessary.
• Warn customers against unsafe practices.
• Enforce pool/water slide rules and regulations, conduct work in a safe manner and adhere to all safety policies.
• Perform assigned cleaning responsibilities.
• Complete injury report forms, rescue forms, and vandalism/discipline forms, as appropriate.
• Perform first aid, CPR/AED as required.
• Perform daily inspection of rescue equipment.
• Perform appropriate guard rotation/changes.
• Knowledge of the location and use of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Knowledge of the proper facility procedures for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Maintain proper lifeguard protocols and attire as outlined in the employee manual.
• Other tasks as required.
• Ability to demonstrate good public relations skills.
• Ability to get along and work with fellow employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends as required.
• Ability to read/write and follow verbal and written directions.
• Must have a current First Aid Certification, Professional/Community CPR Certification, Lifeguard Training Certification, Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in cold, rain, heat, sun, and wet conditions.
• Ability to bend, twist, and squat occasionally for 4-10 hours per day and lift 50-100 pounds.
• Must be able to continuously walk or stand for 4-10 hours.

NOTE:

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of this position. You may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.