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.
• Affords assistance in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment, assists with emergencies and documents records of accidents

Qualifications

• Current Red Cross or equivalent lifeguarding certification or ability to receive certification before the season starts
• Must be atleast 15 years old