Lifeguard

Position Function

Under the direction of the Aquatics Supervisor, lifeguards are responsible for vigilantly and proactively providing support and enforcement of rules and regulations, and for the safety of the pool facility within the lifeguard certification. Lifeguards play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all patrons in and around the aquatic facilities. Primary responsibilities include monitoring swimming activities, enforcing pool rules, and responding swiftly to any emergencies that may arise.

Other responsibilities include ensuring water quality meets state and federal standards, as well as maintaining a clean and safe environment by conducting regular inspections of the pool area and equipment.

• Performs assigned duties necessary for the safety of the guests. Monitor pool activities and ensure the safety of all swimmers by detecting safety concerns and practicing preventative lifeguarding. Enforce pool rules and regulations to maintain a safe environment. Respond promptly to emergencies, providing first aid and CPR as needed. Conduct self in a professional manner, understand, and relate to guests while using the pools.
  
  Monitor and interact with guests. Provide positive and enthusiastic customer service to all members and guests. 45%
• Patrol pool areas to maintain cleanliness and help maintain facility and equipment. Perform daily maintenance duties such as setting up for daily operations, spot cleaning during shift, skimming and vacuuming pool as needed, and major clean up at the end of the day. 25%
• Attend mandatory meetings and in-service training as directed by the Aquatics Supervisor. Work at special events and rentals, ability to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends. 15%
• Assist Head Lifeguard to test pool environment for proper chemical and environmental measures. 10%
• Performs additional duties as assigned. 5%

(The following descriptions are provided as an example of potential physical and/or sensory activities and does not address the potential for reasonable accommodation; it is intended as general examples of possible physical/sensory demands that might occur during the performance of the position functions/duties, and are not intended to be all inclusive.)

• Bending/Climbing/Balancing - picking up supplies, files and file boxes; stairs; step stool; walking; standing; filing; drill exercises, CPR/AED life saving, etc.
• Carrying/Lifting - files; filing; office supplies; work aids; CPR/AED life saving, etc.
• Fine Dexterity - telephone; keyboard; calculator; computer hardware, writing, drafting, and software usage; CPR/AED life saving; etc.
• Foot Controls - climbing pool ladders (ingress and egress), slick surfaces, etc.
• Hearing - customer assistance; telephone; meeting; CPR/AED life saving, etc.
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching/Stooping/Twisting - supplies, files, file boxes; retrieving, storage shelves, rolling carts, CPR/AED life saving, etc.
• Standing - making presentations, assisting customers, directing meetings, site inspections, drill exercises, etc.
  
  Sitting - desk work, meetings, etc.
• Vision - computer and desk work, chemicals, contracts, etc.
• Continuous visual monitoring of patrons, with required corrective lenses as needed.
• Walking - to and from office, around office, to and from buildings, site inspections, assisting customers, meetings, presentations, etc.

Audio/Visual, Calculator, Computer, Copier, Facsimile, Keyboard, Office Supplies, Scanner, Software, Telephone, Emergency Plans. Knowledge of pool pumps, controllers, and related equipment.

Duties are generally performed in an office and indoor/outdoor pool environment. Possible exposure to dust, mold, pool chemicals, humidity and wet environments, and electricity. Duties may also require prolonged periods of outdoor activities which may produce exposure to inclement weather and allergens.

• Some High School or working towards High School diploma.
• Some related work experience with pool operations preferred but not required.
• Must be 16 years of age.
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