Lifeguard

Monitors swimming area to prevent accidents, provides assistance to swimmers and enforces pool safety rules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain surveillance of swimming pool and surrounding deck area

• Rescue and administer first aid and CPR as needed

• Maintain order in swimming areas

• Inspect pool area for cleanliness and safety hazards

• Test chlorine or bromine content and pH value of water and add chemicals as needed

• Enforce MTA’s swimming pool rules, regulations and policies

• Apply Emergency Action Plan when necessary

• Set up, break down, and store pool deck and safety equipment upon opening and closing

• Adhere to company memos and safety notices and prepares Accident/Incident reports as necessary

• Regular and reliable attendance required

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of lifesaving techniques and methods required

• Knowledge of first aid principals and practices required

• Must be able to utilize and interpret a chemical testing kit

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma preferred

• Previous lifeguarding experience preferred

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must possess current Lifeguard; Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer; AED certifications. Lifeguard training available through MTA.