Job description
Job descriptionType of Position: Seasonal Position
Begins Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, may be extended to weekends in September. May require some trainings and meetings in May.
Hours: Rotating shifts, Mon thru Sunday, 11am – 7pm
Up to 30 hours per week, some weekend and holiday shifts are required
Your overall job – Purpose:
The primary responsibility as a lifeguard is to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring specifically within the designated swimming area you are supervising and generally anywhere on the lake. Candidates must be able to ensure the safety of patrons by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors. This person will need to be able to solve on-the-job issues by utilizing effective critical thinking and decision-making skills and possess the ability to work with diverse populations. Lifeguards must be able to enforce Community Corporation of Highpoint (CCHP) policies and be able to communicate effectively why policies are in place.
What you will do - Job Responsibilities:
Supervises swimming activities at the community pool and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforcespool regulations and water safety policies.
Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates 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 water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents as directed.
Instructs or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.
Resolves scheduling conflicts with co-workers to ensure appropriate coverage and safe pool environment when competing programs/priorities require use of aquatic facilities.
Show-up for your scheduled shifts as scheduled, on-time, properly attired and equipped for work (approved bathing suit, t-shirt, hat, whistle, clothes appropriate to the weather, sunscreen).
Record daily member attendance and participation numbers, and complete daily cleaning assignments.
Attend and participate in regular in-service trainings.
Provide a welcoming environment for all patrons.
Document any incidents and/or injuries.
Maintain a clean and tidy workspace.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What you need to have - Qualifications/Skills:
Working Papers (as appropriate of staff under 18 years old)
Knowledge and ability to evaluate pool water conditions
Swimming proficiency and comfort in all types of water conditions
Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety
Knowledge of on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies
Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services
Naturally outgoing personality with good communications skills
Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing or walking for a minimum of 30 minute stretches.
The Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements You Need:
Completed the 10th year of school (high school sophomore) with a minimum C average, and continued enrollment in school
Minimum of 6 months of related work or volunteer experience in customer service, childcare or water safety.
Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate, or equivalent
American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent
American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent
What you will learn - Transferrable skills:
Communication
Time management
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Understanding of and appreciation for human differences, diversity and inclusion
Civic responsibility
Effective leadership
Change management
Conflict management
Customer Service
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