Private Lifeguard

**About us**

Rent-A-Guard is a professional service that provides Lifeguards for Pool Parties. These parties range anywhere from Backyard Pool Parties to Corporate Events. Rent-A-Guard has a full offering of Water Safety Solutions. Managed Pool Services include facility standard operating procedures, emergency action plans and lifeguard staffing. For pools and events of all sizes, Rent-A-Guard is your resource to Hire Lifeguards

Lifeguard Job Responsibilities:

- Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
- Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
- Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
- Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required.
- Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.

Lifeguard Qualifications / Skills:

- Knowledge and ability to evaluate water conditions at aquatics facilities, at the beach/ocean, or other offsite natural pools, streams, or rivers to determine any potential dangers or hazards
- Ability to adjust programs as necessary to ensure the safety of the visitors and other staff
- Swimming proficiency and comfort in all types of water conditions
- Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety
- Knowledge of on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies
- Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 6 months of related work experience
- Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, or equivalent
- American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent
- American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent

**Job Types**: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Lifeguard: 1 year (required)

License/Certification:

- Lifeguard Certification (required)
- CPR/Frist Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person