Lifeguard (PRN) - Exercise Center @ Washington Regional Medical Center

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of Lifeguard reports to the Center for Exercise Manager. This position is responsible  for the general supervision and safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Open and close the pool each day according to scheduled hours
• Actively guard and scan the pool area at all times
• Communicate and enforce all CFE and pool policies and rules in a personable and professional manner
• Evaluate conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan, as required
• Assist with keeping pool area clean and organized
• Ensure that safety and injury prevention policies and procedures are adhered to by participants; reports accidents and prepares accident reports, as required

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, required.
• Licensure and Certifications: Lifeguard certification, required. CPR required within 90 days. First aid certification, preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience as a lifeguard, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.