PRN: Lifeguard Mentor Fitness Center

About the role

Purpose of a lifeguard is to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) takes over.

Responsibilities

• Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining a safe environment.
• Ensures safety of staff, members and guests in pool area.
• Maintains safe environment at all times, keeping pool deck dry, clean, and clear of obstacles.
• Perform water tests on pools and spas at specified times.
• Report any problems to supervisor or building manager immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
• Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Requirements

Education: High School Equivalent / GED (Preferred)

Work Experience: Previous lifeguard experience. (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Working knowledge of pool filtration systems (Preferred proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications: Current lifeguard training certificate (including First Aid, AED, CPR for Professional Rescuer) from American Red Cross or equivalent nationally recognized organization. (Required) Water Safety Instructor certification (Preferred)

Physical Demands

• Standing Constantly
• Walking Constantly
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Occasionally
• Handling Constantly
• Grasping Constantly
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

Travel Requirements

10%

Schedule

Per Diem Employee Status PRN