LIFEGUARD (FILL-IN)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current certifications: Lifeguard Certification, First Aid & CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent), and Lifeguard Instructor certification
• Must be able to pass lifeguard skills test as part of the selection process

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and confidently use rescue or safety equipment
• Wear lifeguard uniform, fanny packs, and carry rescue tube at all times
• Ensure pool and Wellness Center policies are followed and enforce them consistently and fairly
• Be a role model to all patrons, especially youth
• Courteously assist members with questions or problems, providing exceptional customer service
• Promote aquatic programs to all students and members
• Know daily schedules
• Complete administration tasks such as returning phone messages, maintaining records and reports, including chemical testing, waist bag, whistle, incidents reports, and facility usage
• Attend facility staff meetings as required, serve on assigned committees, and prepare reports as requested
• Follow aquatics opening and closing procedures and MOD
• Instruct all ages and levels in any area of Aquatic exercise or other WC/CC departments
• Complete cleaning assignments; follow written procedures for any bodily fluid discharge
• Perform daily chemical tests as outlined in Aquatics Department procedures
• Report any ongoing problems to the supervisor immediately
• Maintain visual contact with patrons and deck areas when in the water or on deck, responding immediately in emergencies
• Absorb and communicate changes in shift coverage and respond to assignments in a timely manner
• Respond to Lifeguard and other certification courses and in-house training as assigned