Lead Lifeguard - Pt

Ensures the safety of patrons, including but not limited to: preventing accidents, upholding rules, watching swimmers/patrons at all times. On occasion, may have to supervise employees in absence of Pool Manager. Perform other duties as assigned.
Please note: If you already have your certification, please attach a copy to your application.(All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)

• Monitoring activities at the pool.
• Administer first aid and care as required by the professional rescuer.
• Follow facility emergency action plan.
• Complete injury reports.
• Respond quickly and professionally to emergencies.
• Be safety conscious on and off duty.
• Attend staff meeting and in-service training.
• Enforce and adhere to pool rules.
• Inspects facilities for general cleanliness and completes general cleaning duties.
• Provide information to patrons in a respectful and friendly manner.
• Must be able to work weekdays, weeknights, weekends, holidays and split shifts.

Education and Experience

• General education

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

• Knowledge of proper use of lifeguard and pool equipment.
• Knowledge of lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid for the professional rescuer and standard resuscitation measures (CPR)
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing conduct of public at pools
• Knowledge of swimming pool sanitation
• Skilled in lifesaving techniques
• Skilled in swimming
• Ability to react quickly and calmly to an emergency
• Ability to perform rescue actions, administer first aid and CPR
• Ability to work in tandem with a team of lifeguards and pool staff

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to swim
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.

Certifications or Licenses Required

• Red Cross or equivalent adult and infant CPR certification and First Aid for the professional rescuer certification.
• Must complete and pass a lifeguard training class and hold a current lifeguard certification.

Employment Type: Seasonal