Lifeguard

The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring safety by supervising pool or beach area to prevent accidents, assist swimmers and respond to emergencies.

• Must be 15 years of age, 16 preferred

• Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard/CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Ability to pass lifeguard pre-employment water test
• Ability to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of ARC safety and life saving techniques
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and recognize swimmers who made need assistance
• Ability to react appropriately to hazardous or dangerous situations
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and ability to communicate with all ages and swimmers of all skill levels

• Telephone
• Rescue tubes
• Backboard
• Ring buoy
• Megaphone
• Hand-held radio
• Whistle
• First Aid Kit
• PPE
• AED
• Shepherd’s crook
• Pool vacuum
• Cleaning supplies

• Ability to remain alert with no lapses of consciousness for long periods of time in a warm environment with air temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
• Ability to recognize distress signals
• Communicate with staff and public
• Concentrate for long periods of time
• Attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices

• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Perceive, identify and respond to signs of distress
• Observe areas of the pool
• Perform physical tasks necessary for water rescues as practiced by ARC lifeguard training
• Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud working conditions
• Bending, lifting, carrying

• Warm/humid indoor or outdoor environment
• Exposure to slip and falls
• Exposure to sun
• Exposure to pool chemicals
• Exposure to cleaning supplies