Lifeguard Optional

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Job Description:

Looking for motivated lifeguards for our Pavilion (Montgomery location) and GE Fitness (Evendale location) to work as needed. We have indoor pools so work year-round. Previous certification also considered. This position is responsible to monitor pool activity and facilitate safe and appropriate pool practices, to rescue/assist those in need and provide instruction to participants, to maintain a clean pool environment. Team participation and member interaction are also included.

Job Requirements

At least 2 years High School Education; age 16-17 requires work permit. American Red Cross lifeguard certification, YMCA lifeguard or other certifications may be accepted. Also First Aid, CPR, AED. Knowledge and demonstration of basic rescue technique. Excellent swimming skills including ability to swim 300 meters using the 5 basic strokes.

Job Responsibilities

• Experience as lifeguard preferred.
• Creates a positive work environment and establishes relationships with key patients/customers, physicians, departments, and staff. This may be demonstrated by flexibility in scheduling and willingness to work extra or unscheduled shift assignments, or assuming alternate location assignments.
• Promote safety of pool area, needed rescue/prevention of accidents and injuries. Informs management of safety hazards as they may arise. Communicates with management staff regarding problems and concerns of members and participates in record keeping of the department.
• Picks up extra time to meet department needs. Changes assignments if needed.
• Creates a positive work environment, regularly assists coworkers, gives positive feedback when appropriate, and acts as a mentor to new employees/students.
• Actively motivates and assists members with their swimming proficiency and overall fitness goals. Maintains order by aiding members in appropriate lane selection. Lifeguard is responsible for adding lanes depending on the number of participants for water fitness classes.
• Actively maintains clean pool areas by performing duties such as scrubbing pool scum line, hosing pool decks, wiping down pool ladders and drinking fountains, and keeping drains free of debris.

Other Job-Related Information

Working Conditions:

• Climbing – Rarely
• Hearing:
  Conversation – Frequently
• Hearing:
  Other Sounds – Frequently
• Kneeling – Rarely
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. – Rarely
• Lifting