Lifeguard
Job Description
Title: Lifeguard
Reports To: Aquatics Director
Wage: $14 - $17
Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Lifeguard is responsible for supervising aquatic program spaces including, but not limited to The Aquatic Center pool. The Lifeguard will ensure a safe, clean, and inclusive program area for youth and adults to interact and enjoy. This position may require morning, evening, and weekend responsibilities.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide supervision and enforcement of all policies and procedures in aquatic program spaces.
Perform first aid and emergency rescues, as necessary.
Maintain records of daily use, incidents, inventory, and client feedback.
Demonstrate working knowledge and confidence in safety standards and emergency procedures.
Participate in the daily stewardship of assigned program spaces, including, but not limited to, cleaning, water quality monitoring, and safety inspections.
Demonstrate leadership to ensure the conduct, safety, and development of members.
Program Development and Implementation
Establish and maintain, in partnership with the Aquatics Director, program goals and settings that ensure the health, safety, and sense of belonging for Club- and community members.
Participate in the evaluation of programs and ensure programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
Propose to Aquatics Director program and activity expenditures within an approved budget.
Supervision
Provide supervision to program youth, members, guests, staff, and volunteers to ensure safe, high-quality programming execution.
Perform proper and timely record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements, and any problems/issues.
Additional Responsibilities
Participate in regular team meetings and in-service trainings.
May support special programs and events (i.e. Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and implement other Club activities, as needed.
Consult with the Aquatics Director concerning member and Club issues.
Relationships
Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, community members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, and advise/counsel.
External: Maintain positive relationships with partner organizations, clients, and contracted services, as needed.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Possess or working towards a high school diploma or GED
Six months of lifeguarding experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is preferred
Current Lifeguarding certification, or willingness to obtain before starting employment.
Current First Aid and CPR/AED for professional rescuers certification
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and internet applications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT/QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
Must be able to squat or bend to communicate at the youth’s level.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds for short periods.
Must be willing and able to actively participate in regular in-service training and maintain minimum fitness levels required to perform duties.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
