Lifeguard

Location: Bay City

Pay Rate: $19.00 an hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES    Maintain constant observation of the waterpark, know and review emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations
Perform first aid when necessary and contact / activate EMS
Prepare and maintain activity and incident / accident reports
Perform various duties as assigned to maintain a clean and safe facility
Inform management of unsafe and dangerous conditions or suspicious activity
Assist with pool admissions and selling merchandise following cash handling procedures
Cover pool attendants breaks as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATION,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge and Certification
- Preferred:
6 months previous Lifeguard experience, current Lifeguard certification or training will be provided
Currently certified in First Aid, CPR and AED for professional rescuers
Skills

- Required:

Accurate and detail-oriented
Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Abilities

- Required:

Ability to follow established dress code policies and practice good personal hygiene
Ability to interact with guests, coworkers and management in a professional and courteous manner
Ability to speak in a clear and concise voice, including projecting across distance in normal and loud situations
Ability to remain focused and alert for extended periods of time in a warm environment
Ability to hear noises and distress signals
Ability to observe all areas of the pool with clear vision
PHYSICAL DEMANDS     Must be able to walk, stand and/or exert fast-paced mobility throughout the shift
Must have a good sense of balance, and be able to bend and kneel and stoop
Must be able to reach and twist routinely
Must be able to push, pull and grasp objects routinely
Must be able to navigate stairs and work at high elevations
Must be able to perform all needed rescues and survival skills
Must be able to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue, including swimming quickly, supporting adult body weight while swimming as far as 50 feet, and removing adult body weight from the pool
WORKING ENVIRONMENT    Work is performed in the Waterpark, which includes flashing lights, frequent loud noises, water and humidity, and pool chemicals, some outdoor work is required and may require going onto the gaming floor which has cigarette smoke
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including all shifts, weekends and holidays
Occasionally must deal with angry or hostile individuals
High volume direct public contact