Lifeguard

** Lifeguard**

**Job Category****:** *Activity Therapy Services **Requisition Number****:** LIFEG39517 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**PURPOSE STATEMENT:**

Monitor and ensure the safety and well-being of all people in and around the facilitys swimming pool.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**

Prevent injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors in and around the pool.

Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies.

Administer first aid and CPR, including using an AED and if trained, administer emergency oxygen when needed.

Rescue distressed swimmers when necessary.

Enforce the pool rules in an appropriate, fair and equitable manner and explain the rationale for the rule(s) when needed.

Assist people as needed, but without compromising the safety of others using the facility.

May perform various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe pool.

Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

**OTHER FUNCTIONS:**

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:**

High school diploma or equivalent required.

One or more years previous lifeguard experience required.

**LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:**

Must have Lifeguard Certification from an accredited organization.

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)