Lifeguard

Position Purpose/Summary Responsible for the safety of the patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Essential Functions

• Recognize emergencies and respond to them effectively
• Enforce all aquatic rules, policies, and regulations to ALL patrons
• Inspect the facility before opening and closing to report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor
• Complete all paperwork during shifts
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions
• Sign-in all bathers using the facility
• Pick up any and all types of trash in and around the pool facility

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of life guarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures
• Leadership and public relation skills
• Decision making skills

Education And Experience Current certification in the following is needed:

• American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Training/First Aid
• American Red Cross or American Heart CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• American Red Cross Waterfront Life guarding, if working at 5-Mile Pond