Lifeguard

Job Summary
The Lifeguard will be responsible for the general supervision and safety of patrons at the pool by preventing and responding to emergencies. Should be a superior swimmer who is able to give advice on water safety and control unruly behavior if necessary.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Supervises swimming activities at PE Building Indoor and Outdoor pools and ensures that policies guidelines and safety procedure are followed. Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies. Administers first aid in the event of injury rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration if necessary. Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required. Inspects pool facilities equipment and water to ensure that they are safe and usable. Supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment assists with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents and adds chemicals to pool water as directed. Resolves conflicts to ensure safe pool environment when competing programs/priorities require use of aquatic facilities. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions such as: above 100degree temperatures severe during the summer months.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience assessing water conditions in aquatic facilities to ensure safety and compliance. Proficiency in swimming and confidence in various water conditions. Understanding and experience of emergency response techniques and the provision of onsite medical assistance. Professional judgment and situational awareness to evaluate participants abilities and respond to potential safety risks.

Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or the equivalent experience. Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer American Red Cross Standard First Aid.

Work Schedule
Work hours will vary: Monday; 12:00pm1:30pm. 4:30pm6:00pm. 8:00pm10:00pm. Tuesday; 12:00pm1:30pm. 5:00pm10:00pm. Wednesday; 12:00pm1:30pm. 4:30pm6:00pm. 8:00pm10:00pm. Thursday; 12:00pm1:30pm. 5:00pm10:00pm. Friday; 12:00pm1:30pm. 4:30pm6:00pm. Additional inservice training times may fall outside of the above posted hours. Candidates must be available to attend all inservice trainings