Lifeguard

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, maintain activities in the pool area to prevent accidents and ensure safety of patrons using the aquatic facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain constant watch of patrons in the facility; rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer first aid or CPR in emergency situations.
• Enforce pool rules and regulations to maintain order in pool area, ensuring public safety.
• Inspect aquatic facilities and check the proper operation of equipment and sanitation of the pool; clean pool and the pool area as needed.
• Use water-testing kit to determine chlorine content and pH value of water and add chemicals to pool to maintain proper chemical balance.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate activity reports.
• Must be punctual and timely in meeting all job performance requirements, including but not limited to, attendance and tardiness standards.
• Knowledge of lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid and standard resuscitation measures.
• Knowledge of swimming pool sanitary and chlorination systems.
• Skill in application of rescue/lifesaving techniques.
• Expert swimmer.
• Good customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to react quickly, calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Physical ability to differentiate colors using water-testing kit.
• Physical ability to perform lifesaving techniques and participate in in-service training.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 16 years of age or older
• Current ARC Lifeguard training, first aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer required or able to gain certification.