Life Guard

About the Role

The Lifeguard is a support position to the Recreation Department. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, clean pool environment. This person must be customer service oriented and be able to provide hotel information as well as assist with recreation rental equipment. The person in this position will observe swimmers, protect life, prevent accidents, enforce regulations and do related work as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Observe the activities of swimmers in and around a public pool to assure that policies, rules, and regulations are observed, and hazards are eliminated or minimized
• Maintain group and individual discipline
• Rescue persons in danger and provide first aid as necessary
• Give accurate information about aquatic facilities and programs
• Assist in conducting special events and in the maintenance operation of aquatic facilities
• Other duties as assigned

Wage Information

The hourly rate for this position is $20.00.

Benefits

• Complimentary Employee Meal and Parking
• Complimentary hotel nights and discounts at Hyatt properties around the world
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• 401K with Matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Educational Reimbursement
• And so much more!

Qualifications

Possess current certificates in the following:

• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (CPR-FPR)
• Lifeguard Training

Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of preventive lifeguarding, water rescues, first aid, and CPR

Ability To:

• Swim with proficiency and endurance
• Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective course of action
• Maintain constant observation of an assigned area to identify signs of danger
• Deal effectively and tactfully with guests, and work cooperatively with others

Highly Desirable

• Experience as a lifeguard
• Title 22 Certificate
• EMR Certificate (equivalent training certificates will be accepted if approved by the County of San Diego EMS authority)
• EMT Certificate (equivalent training certificates will be accepted if approved by the County of San Diego EMS authority)