Lifeguard

Centers, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. Our management approach is customized for each client, yet retains our uniform quality. We unite site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs.

Under general supervision, the Aquatic Facility Safety Specialist ensures the safety of members and guests at the Aquatic Facility at Mylan Park by preventing and responding to emergencies. The successful candidate will provide excellent customer service and maintain a safe environment by enforcing all rules and regulations.

• Maintain constant surveillance of members and guests in the facility
• Prevent accidents and maintain a safe environment by enforcing all rules and regulations
• Act immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of members and guests in the event of an emergency
• Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
• Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times
• Maintain a high standard of customer service
• Maintain appropriate activity reports
• Perform various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
• Perform pool operation duties such as vacuuming, chemical checks as assigned
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service training
• Enforce all rules and regulations
• Maintain current certifications in lifeguard training, First Aid for the Professional Rescuer, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Current nationally recognized Lifeguard Training Certifications that include first aid, AED, CPR for Professional Rescuer, and First Aid, such as American Red Cross, Ellis, or Starguard
• Previous lifeguard experience preferred
• Training is available for candidates who can pass the below skills evaluation
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical skills evaluation as follows:
  • 300-yard swim using freestyle and breaststroke with proper breathing
  • Swim 25 yards approach stroke, retrieve brick from deepest depth of pool, return holding onto brick with both hands to starting point and exit pool

The successful candidate will possess the following competencies:

• Basic computer application competency
• Ability to perform all Lifeguard skills as required by American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program
• Ability to manage and monitor Aquatic Centers
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to all members and guests

The successful candidate will work in a pool environment with warm temperatures and high humidity. The job requires swimming skills, vision of 20/20 or correctable by lens or contacts, and the ability to lift 40 pounds.