Lifeguard

About the role

The Lifeguard is responsible for monitoring the swimming pool and deck area for the safety of swimmers and patrons.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of all pool patrons in and around the swimming pool.
• Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Inform swimmers and pool patrons of rules and regulations and enforce as needed.
• Handle inquiries and provide assistance and information as needed.
• Administer first aid to injured patrons.
• Aid with minor housekeeping duties around the pool complex including trash clean up, cleaning restrooms, arranging deck furniture, collecting tubes, etc.
• Aid with pool operation and maintenance including vacuuming, cleaning scum line, removing debris from pool deck, cleaning deck furniture, etc.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty.
• May fill-in as a park, pool, or concession attendant in emergency situations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Pool Manager or Water Safety Officer.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years old
• Attend and successfully complete an Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP®) course hosted by NOVA Parks
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions
• Able to Swim 100 yards without stopping
• Retrieve a 10 pound brick from the deepest end of the pool
• Maintain ILTP® certification and Community First Aid through mandatory in-service training of no less than four hours monthly
• Thorough knowledge and application of life guarding rescue techniques
• Able to communicate effectively and courteously with the public
• Able to gain a working knowledge of NOVA Parks, its history, organization, rules and regulations
• Availability to work additional hours during peak operating season
• Availability to work a variable work schedule, which WILL include early and late hours, weekends, and holidays
• Able to understand and follow oral instructions
• Required to wear standard lifeguard uniform