Aquatic Center Lifeguard

Description

Thorough knowledge and enforcement of the facility procedures, rules and regulations, forms and reports, and legal issues is required. The Lifeguard must possess the following:

• Reliable
• Mature
• Courteous and consistent with all staff and patrons
• Positive
• Healthy and fit
• Alert and attentive, maintaining 10/20 at all times while guarding
• Ready and able to react to any and all emergencies

Safety/Security Sensitive Designation: This position is classified as safety/security sensitive under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment and is therefore subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

• Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers; maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members of their own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.
• Preventing injuries by eliminating hazardous situations and behavior.
• Recognizing and responding quickly and effectively to all emergency situations.
• Providing emergency care when needed.
• Informing other lifeguards and facility staff when more help or additional equipment is needed.
• Always have a whistle and wear approved swimming suit.
• Be professional, alert, courteous, and always act tactful.
• At least one guard should be on duty on the guard stand whenever there is anyone in the pool. This includes swim lessons, rentals, and open swim.
• Maintain an upright and alert position while on the stand or roving the deck.
• Maintain constant scanning of pool and proper zone coverage;
  Eyes always on the water.
• Minimize visiting with the public while on the guard stand.
• Not only guard the lives of the patrons, but also maintain discipline among the more active ones so as to ensure the comfort of others. Do not tolerate rowdiness.
• Promptly enforce all facility rules. Always be consistent.
• At the time each shift ends, the guards should remain at their stations until all patrons have cleared the deck.
• In case of illness, notify the managers as early as possible.
• Lifeguards are responsible to work as scheduled. Any deviation from the schedule must have prior approval of the Pool Manager or Assistant Manager.
• When rotating guard positions, one must wait for the next guard to take his/her position to be at their guard stand and watching while he/she climbs down for the stand. At no time should the area be unguarded.
• Maintain proper sun protection. (Always wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and/or hat.)

Additional

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Educating patrons about facility rules and regulations.
• Helping patrons locate a missing person.
• Maintaining a clean environment.
• Completing safety inspections of equipment.
• Keep all litter picked up and keep all lifeguard, lifesaving and first aid equipment in readiness.
• Completing required reports and forms.
• Teaching swim lessons under the supervision of the Pool Manager.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Must be able to possess and obtain Lifeguard, CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to utilize both internal and external resources to obtain information and data necessary to carry out routine assignments and special projects.
• Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and staff.