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Form of workJob Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a Lifeguard you are responsible, have a positive attitude, and have a knack for exceptional customer service. Under general supervision, lifeguards will be responsible for ensuring the safety of patrons within the pool area(s) by preventing and responding to emergencies. Lifeguards at the company must always be alert, reliable, and have a strong work ethic.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain a safe swimming environment by enforcing all rules and regulations of the pool area.
Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations, including administering first aid in the event of injury, rescuing swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administering CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
Maintain and complete required training and applicable certifications such as, but not limited to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, Lifeguarding, AED; etc.
Evaluate conditions for safety and initiate an aquatics emergency action plan as required.
Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
Supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment, assists with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents, and adds chemicals to pool water as directed.
Direct swimmers in and out of the pool in hazardous conditions.
Ensure that you provide a high level of customer service in every interaction with clients.
Perform any and all cleaning duties as assigned.
Adhere and adapt to all current and new company policies, procedures and initiatives.
Report any unsafe conditions or situations that require attention to your supervisor.
Wear a corporate/building approved uniform for each specific location where you are working.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities specific to the location/ building and upon the request of your supervisor.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Previous lifeguarding and customer service experience is preferred.
Current CPR / AED and Lifeguard and First Aid certifications.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate in multiple languages is an additional asset.
Flexibility to work days, nights and / or weekends.
Physical requirements may include: the ability to kneel, bend, reach, climb, stand for long durations of time and lift at least 50 pounds at a time.
Working outdoors for prolonged periods of time.
NOTE
The specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform. Other job-related duties may be assigned and could require work outside of duties listed. This description is subject to change, at the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; “at will” employment remains.
