Lifeguard

Lifeguard Job Requirements and Responsibilities:

Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies guidelines and safety procedures 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.

Instructs or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.

Resolves scheduling conflicts to ensure safe pool environment when competing programs/priorities require use of aquatic facilities.

Lifeguard Qualifications / Skills:

Knowledge and ability to evaluate water conditions at aquatics facilities at the beach/ocean or other offsite natural pools streams or rivers to determine any potential dangers or hazards

Ability to adjust programs as necessary to ensure the safety of the visitors and other staff

Swimming proficiency and comfort in all types of water conditions

Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety

Knowledge of on-site protocols operational procedures and safety policies

Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services

Education Experience and Licensing Requirements:
- Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate or equivalent
- American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent
- American Red Cross Standard First Aid or equivalent