Lifeguard - Wellness Center - Part Time

Staff Position Description

Position Title: Lifeguard Position Code: LG-8215

Department: Del

E. Webb Wellness and Rehabilitation Center Safety Sensitive: Yes

Reports to: Aquatics Manager Exempt Status: No

Position

Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

• General supervision of all activity in pool areas.
• Maintain a safe environment in pool areas and enforce all pool rules, regulations, and policies.
• General cleaning/maintenance of aquatics area.
• Monitor quality of water in pool, spa, and therapy pool.
• Have a working knowledge of pool, spa, and therapy pool equipment and chemicals.
• Be knowledgeable of all pool programs and events.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Complete records and reports.
• Participate in in-service trainings.
• Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies.
• Report any irregularities to Aquatics Manager, Director, and/or Manager.
• Demonstrate ability to supervise and control all activity in the pool area so that a safe environment is maintained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Licensure:

• Lifeguard certification.
• First Aid certification.
• CPR certification through American Heart Association: BLS or Heartsaver with AED or American Red Cross with AED.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding, surveillance, and rescue techniques.
• Must be able to perform lifeguarding skills including rescue techniques and swimming techniques.
• Strong swimmer.
• Must be able to speak clearly and articulate instructions and take charge in an emergency situation.

Education:

• High school diploma
• College degree and/or background in physical fitness

Experience: One-year lifeguarding experience preferred.

Exposure Categories:

• Category II:
  Expected duties have possible, but not routine, potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues
• Other potential exposures to physical injuries such as tripping, falling, muscle strains and other injuries related to various aquatics exercises in or out of the water. Exposure to a chemically treated indoor pool on a daily basis. Handling of testing reagents on a daily basis.

• Must be able to swim 60 minutes weekly and perform all physical maneuvers required as a lifeguard. Some lifting involved; removing an adult from the water.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to visually monitor participants and observe aquatics area to assure the safety of all members, patients, and/or guests.
• Ability to hear calls for help and to see members/patients in the aquatics area in case of emergency.
• Ability to smell in case of chemical leakage or incorrect levels.

Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 03/07/2019; 06/17/2020