Post by Christiansburg Aquatic Center on Mar 21, 2022 11:11:45 GMT -5
Lifeguard (Part-Time)
Department: Aquatics
Job Status: Part-Time
Rate of Pay: $12.50 - $12.50
Status: Accepting Applications
Details: Review of applications will begin immediately. Apply Now
Job Summary
Work is performed under the direction of the Lifeguard Crew Leader and Operations Supervisor. The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies and assisting with aquatic programs and pool operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Safeguards, monitors, and regulates conduct of pool patrons; enforces aquatic and facility policies, rules and regulation while maintaining current, industry-standard safety protocols
• Provides customer service to patrons, including handling customer conflict and complaints as necessary in a prompt, effective and courteous manner
• Assists in accident prevention planning/risk management
• Recognizes and responds to rescues and performs appropriate follow-up procedures, including proper use of equipment in performing first aid
• Maintains aquatic rescue/first aid equipment as needed
• Perform weekly conditioning sessions to maintain endurance/fitness level, strength, and speed
• Conducts swimming tests with children
• Helps ensure proper sanitary operation of pool, pool area & locker rooms
• Assist key staff in pool set-up for organized events, including movement of bulkheads and pool lane configuration
• Prepares and maintains daily records
• Provides guidance to less experienced lifeguards during shift
• Attends in-service training and additional staff training as necessary
• Other duties as assigned
Job Responsibilities
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Upon hire, the Lifeguard must:
• Be eligible to work in accordance with DOL Youth Rules, age 16 and up
• Demonstrate mastery of skills including swimming, rescue skills, CPR/first aid, and back boarding
• Possess American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, including CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED and First Aid
• Be able to enforce rules in a tactful and effective manner with courtesy and provide effective customer service
• Be able to walk/crawl/climb/stoop/bend; stand for long periods of time and lift/carry/manipulate loads weighing up to 50 pounds