LIFEGUARD

DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION

JOB CLASS: SEASONAL

JOB SALARY: $8.00 - $10.00

PAY GRADE PT2

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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/ or EXPERIENCE

• Must be currently 15 years older or older
• Must have successfully completed the American Red Cross Life guarding course and present a certificate of completion.
• If applicant is hired a life guarding course will be available at the facility prior to starting work if not previously passed.

LIFEGUARD PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a lifeguard, your primary responsibility is to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at your aquatic facility. lifeguard do this in many ways, such as:

• Monitor activities in and near the water through patron surveillance.
• Preventing injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.
• Enforcing facility rules and regulations and educating patrons about them.
• Recognizing and responding quickly and effectively and all emergencies.
• Administering first aid and CPR, including using and automated external defibrillator (AED) and, if trained, administering emergency oxygen when needed.
• Working as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff and management.
• Supervisors will address complaints from patrons and work to resolve problems that arise.

LIFEGUARD SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

A lifeguard is also responsible for other tasks, which are secondary responsibilities. Secondary responsibilities must never interfere with patron surveillance. Secondary responsibilities can include:

• Testing the pool water chemistry.
• Assist patrons by performing safety orientations, administering swim tests, fitting life jackets and other duties.
• Cleaning or performing maintenance.
• Completing records and reports.

Performing opening duties closing duties.