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Lifeguard
Henley Aquatic CenterPosted 9 months ago
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Job Description
Qualifications:
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to:
Aquatics Director
Assistant Aquatics Director
Job Goal:
To properly scan for and respond to all types of aquatic emergencies and to provide as safe an environment for patrons and staff as possible
Performance Responsibilities:
Respond quickly and properly to all emergency situations according to American Red Cross guidelines:
Terms of Employment:
The Lifeguard will be employed for twelve month positions. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor, using the Henley Aquatic Center Staff Performance Based Evaluation.
- Must be able to obtain and hold valid certification in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguarding, and First Aid
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to work in a variety of temperature ranges
- Must be able to demonstrate all American Red Cross certification skills upon request
- At least one or more years working as a lifeguard preferred
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to:
Aquatics Director
Assistant Aquatics Director
Job Goal:
To properly scan for and respond to all types of aquatic emergencies and to provide as safe an environment for patrons and staff as possible
Performance Responsibilities:
Respond quickly and properly to all emergency situations according to American Red Cross guidelines:
- Be able to demonstrate all American Red Cross certification skills upon request
- Ensure all rescue/incident reports are properly completed after an incident
- Inform the Director/Assistant Director of all rescues/incidents
- Know and practice the Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
- Report to work in a timely manner and be ready to start the shift on time
- Attend one hour of in-service training per week
- Attend all required staff meetings and full staff in-services
- Must follow the dress code for a lifeguard
- Know and enforce all facility rules
- Be aware of the needs of the guard on-duty during “down time”
- Remain in the building at all times
- Be alert for a whistle call from the guard on duty
- Be ready to respond to the on-duty lifeguard’s call for assistance
- Keep current on all American Red Cross CPR, Lifeguard, and First Aid certifications
- Perform any extra cleaning duties required by the supervisor while on “down time”
- Remain in the office while on “down time”
- Answer the phone politely
- Answer any patron questions
- Receive money from patrons wishing to use the facility
- Sign up patrons for swim lessons
- Alert the Director /Assistant Director of any concerns
- Complete other duties as defined and assigned
Terms of Employment:
The Lifeguard will be employed for twelve month positions. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor, using the Henley Aquatic Center Staff Performance Based Evaluation.