Lifeguard (5033)

Schedule/Hours: Summer full-time; schedule may include evening and weekend hours.

Number of Vacancies: 4

This position is responsible for:

Serving as a lifeguard for all day youth center pool operations; provides constant surveillance of pool activities; maintains the cleanliness of the pool and pool area; monitors and controls the chemical levels of pool water ensuring proper levels are maintained at all times; prepares pool records in an accurate and complete manner; plans swimming activities at camp's pool. Ensuring safe aquatic operations by observing swimmers, protecting life, preventing accidents, and enforcing facility regulations under the direction of the Lead Lifeguard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Observe swimmers and respond quickly to emergencies.
• Enforce safety regulations and maintain a safe, clean pool environment.
• Report equipment defects, facility issues, and safety concerns.
• Maintain professional attitude and attend required staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to observe children and ensure their safety.
• Ability to swim with proficiency and endurance.
• Ability to tread water while holding a brick for 5 minutes.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.
• Work involves exposure to pool chemicals, temperature changes, noise, and humidity.
• Some physical requirements of the seasonal Lifeguard – Aquatics/Lakefront position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate lifeguard equipment and activities are required.
• Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Have a willingness to work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year experience working as a lifeguard preferred, OR 
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

Current certifications in:

- American Red Cross First Aid (or equivalent Title 22 certification)

- CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR Pro)

- Lifeguard Training (equivalent certifications may be accepted)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled