Job Summary:

The Lifeguard will ensure swimmers safety in the pool area and administer first aid or lifesaving techniques when needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the rules and regulations of the swimming pool are followed to maintain a safe swimming environment.
• Administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and uses automated external defibrillator (AED) when needed.
• Contacts emergency medical personnel when a serious injury occurs.
• Performs occasional pool cleaning and maintenance tasks such as vacuuming the pool and cleaning the drains.
• Checks the pool water by conducting chemical tests; maintains cleanliness of the water by adding the proper pool chemicals.
• Collects applicable pool admission fees and works in the concession stand when scheduled.
• Provides swimming lessons when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of and ability to administer or use first aid, CPR, AED, and other lifesaving techniques.
• Excellent observational skills.
• Ability to enforce pool regulations and rules.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must possess the following certifications from the Red Cross or other equivalent agency: lifeguard training, CPR, AED, and first aid.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be a skilled swimmer and able to pull weight through the water.
• Must be physically able to rescue someone drowning or injured in the water.
• Prolonged periods of being outdoors.