Lifeguard

Summary of Position

Lifeguards ensure the safety of visitors at Island Waterpark by maintaining constant surveillance actively scanning and monitoring patrons in their assigned area. Lifeguards explain safety rules to patrons warn them about unsafe situations and enforce waterpark rules. Lifeguards are responsible for recognizing and responding to water rescues and incidents as well as rendering emergency care when necessary.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to:

Waterpark Managers Waterpark Supervisors Waterpark Assistant Director Waterpark Director

Supervises:

NA

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Requirements:

Must be at least 16 years old

Must be certified in Lifeguarding or become certified within 30 days of employment

Must be safety minded and focused

Must have strong attention to detail

Must work well under pressure and high-stress situations

Must be able to stay focused on tasks for long periods of time; be alert

Excellent communication skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check

Preferred Requirements:

Knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques

Knowledge of the principles and practices of facility rules policies and procedures

Leadership qualities and guest service skills

Education and Experience

• High school diploma/GED or related experience

Duties and Responsibilities

Safeguard and regulate conduct of waterpark patrons

Enforce Park policies rules and regulations

Rescue patrons and perform appropriate follow-up procedures including the proper use of equipment in the performance of first aid

Respond quickly intelligently and decisively in accordance with established emergency and accident procedures

Must be alert and actively seek to prevent accidents and eliminate risk

Must administer CPR and first aid as appropriate per incident protocols

Provide written reports on all accidents/incidents

Maintain proper updated safety requirements

Attend in-service training as scheduled

Provide customer service to patrons including handling customer conflict and complaints as necessary

Perform work safely in accordance with departmental safety procedures

Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to waterpark leadership

• Communicate with patrons professionally and courteously to answer questions resolve conflicts and enforce park policies and rules
• Performs other duties as assigned

Showboat Core Values

Demonstrates Showboats core values in the performance of position responsibilities:

1) Friendly Focused - we are committed to creating a fun environment that embraces families and children of all ages.

2) Kindness Focused - we demonstrate kindness in everything we do seeking to uplift and support all of those around us.

3) Team Spirit - we foster a respectful workplace where team members work together to exceed our guests expectations.

4) Hearts the Serve - we are driven by a passion to bring joy and happiness to the guests that we serve.

5) Take Ownership - we take full responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes embracing personal accountability.

Essential Functions

• The ability to attend work predictably and regularly and to be punctual.
• The ability to work varying schedules including evenings weekends holidays and extended hours as business operations dictates
• The ability to read and understand documents drawings and instructions (whether presented in written oral diagram or schedule form).
• The ability to work cooperatively with others.
• The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.
• The ability to perform several tasks at once.
• The ability to follow directions or instruction.
• The ability to maintain Lifeguard certification must be current.
• The ability to use a computer to communicate create and access information.
• The ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to lift and move pounds.
• The ability to sit/stand/bend/stretch etc.
• The ability to use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with the hands and arms

Physical Demands

Constantly - occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hours/day)

Frequently - occupation requires this activity from 33% to 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hours/day)

Occasionally - occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs./day)

Not Applicable - activity is not applicable to this occupation.

Physical Demands

Stand

x

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Walk

x

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Sit

Constantly

Frequently

x

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Handling/Fingering

Constantly

x

Frequently

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Reach Outward

Constantly

x

Frequently

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Reach Above Shoulder

Constantly

x

Frequently

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Climb

Constantly

x

Frequently

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Crawl

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

x

Not Applicable

Squat or Kneel

Constantly

Frequently

x

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Bend

Constantly

x

Frequently

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Lift/Carry

10 lbs. or less

Constantly

Frequently

x

Occasionally

Not Applicable

11 to 20 lbs.

Constantly

Frequently

x

Occasionally

Not Applicable

21 to 50 lbs.

Constantly

Frequently

x

Occasionally

Not Applicable

51 to 100 lbs.

Constantly

Frequently

x

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Over 100 lbs.

Constantly

Frequently

x

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Push/Pull

12 lbs. or less

Constantly

Frequently

x

Occasionally

Not Applicable

13 to 25 lbs.

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

x

Not Applicable

26 to 40 lbs.

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

x

Not Applicable

41 to 100 lbs.

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

x

Not Applicable

Environmental Factors

Extreme Cold (non-weather)

Constantly

Frequently

x

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Extreme Heat (non-weather)

Constantly

x

Frequently

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Wet and Humid

x

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Loud Noise Level

Constantly

x

Frequently

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Other

Ability to Read

x

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Ability to Speak English

x

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Ability to Understand Verbal Directions

x

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Ability to Report to Work Regularly

x

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Ability to Report to Work on Time

x

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Not Applicable

Ability to Work Safely

x

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Not Applicable