Part-time Lifeguard
Lifeguard-Part time
Must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate as well as thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding rescue techniques. Must also be willing to learn knowledge of the principals and practices of facility rules, policies and procedures, and the ability to work with diverse populations in a variety of situations. Must be physically able to perform CPR.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains vigilance over pool participants at all time from a position on the pool deck.
- Becomes familiar with physical circumstances of participants, paying attention to visible medical conditions and limitations.
- Learns participants’ names.
- Assist participants as needed, projecting professionalism at all times.
- Collects tickets and logs each participant to record attendance in each activity.
- Attends mandatory in-service trainings as arranged by the Aquatics Coordinator.
- Immediately communicates any problems or issues affecting the safety and enjoyment of participants to the Aquatics Coordinator or Aquatics Assistant—by telephone if necessary.
- When serving an opening or closing shift, performs extra duties defined by the Aquatics Coordinator or Aquatics Assistant
- Tests the water temperature and condition at regular intervals during shift according to schedule and standards set by the Aquatics Coordinator or Aquatics Assistant. Accurately records results.
- When not supervising participants, takes initiative to organize program supplies and toys, arrange ropes for the next activity, clean the deck, check the First Aid Kit, and perform other duties as described the Aquatics Coordinator or Aquatics Assistant.
Minorities are encouraged to apply. Fluency in Spanish is desired. Qualified candidates who are fluent in Spanish and English are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $10.00 /hour