Lifeguard

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

• Explain and enforce facility regulations, policies, and procedures to patrons


• Rescue swimmers in need of assistance


• Demonstrate proper rescue techniques, including but not limited to, swimming rescues, First Aid, and CPR


• Administer emergency care to patrons in need of assistance


• Monitor activities of patrons in the water and on deck and minimized the possibility of patron injury


• Conduct routine chemical test of the water on an hourly basis


• Keep accurate records of incident reports, maintenance, and chemical testing


• Perform routine maintenance of pool and pool equipment


• Keep all certification current


• Effectively supervise the swimming area from an elevated Lifeguard chair


• Attend all in-service trainings

Other Functions: 

• Be knowledgeable about all programs and activities offered


• Promote club services and activities


• Assist with keeping the club well stocked and clean


• Inventory of food items as well as locker and laundry service


• Maintain safety book/emergency log, massage log, and lost and found ledger

SHIFTS AVAILABLE: 

Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm

Certifications, Licenses, etc.:

Lifeguards must maintain the following:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (or equivalent training).


• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent training).


• American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (or equivalent training).

Performance Testing*:

All lifeguards are required to perform the following performance test prior to employment and may be tested at any time throughout their employment.

Performance test are as follows:

• Swim 300 yards continuous


• Tread water for two minutes using legs only


• Demonstrate the proper use of rescue equipment


• Surface Dive to the deepest part of the pool and retrieve a 10-pound brick


• Perform aquatic rescue & CPR/AED skills