Lifeguard

Overview

Job Summary: The Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding pool areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with Drayson Center policies and procedures. This is a seasonal position. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred. No prior experience required. Minimum six months of lifeguarding experience preferred.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Able to perform all American Red Cross Lifeguarding skills and CPR skills; swim 500 yards in 10 minutes required; perform active victim, passive victim, and spinal injury rescues.
• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position;
  Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction.
• Able to communicate effectively on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and

Certifications:

Lifeguard Training and Active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer required. CPR recertification required within 30 days of hire.

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