Daytime Lifeguard

The Daytime Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring safety by supervising the pool area to prevent accidents, assist swimmers, and respond to emergencies.

1. Creates a safe, enjoyable and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and satisfaction.
2. Acts as sole lifeguard of the pool area, while maintaining constant surveillance of the pool area and responds to emergency situations as needed.
3. Oversees multiple activities including open swim, water exercise, swim lessons, lap swim and safety breaks.
4. Performs first aid when necessary and completes appropriate accident/incident reports.
5. Knows, understands and consistently follows policies and guidelines for the aquatics area.
6. Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned.

Education and Experience

• Must be 15 years of age, 16 preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard/CPR/AED and First Aid Certification, or willing to obtain within the first 30 days of hire
• Ability to work daytime hours, as needed
• Ability to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of ARC safety and life saving techniques
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and recognize swimmers who made need assistance
• Ability to react appropriately to hazardous or dangerous situations
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and ability to communicate with all ages and swimmers of all skill levels

Equipment Used

• Telephone
• Rescue tubes
• Backboard
• Ring buoy
• Megaphone
• Hand-held radio
• Whistle
• First Aid Kit
• PPE
• AED
• Shepherds crook
• Pool vacuum
• Cleaning supplies

Mental Effort

• Ability to remain alert with no lapses of consciousness for long periods of time in a warm environment with air temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, with limited to no rotations
• Ability to act alone when responding to first aid and/or medical responses
• Ability to recognize distress signals
• Communicate with staff and public
• Concentrate for long periods of time
• Attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices

Physical Requirements

• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Perceive, identify and respond to signs of distress
• Observe areas of the pool
• Perform physical tasks necessary for water rescues as practiced by ARC lifeguard training
• Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud working conditions
• Bending, lifting, carrying

Working Conditions

• Warm/humid indoor or outdoor environment
• Exposure to slip and falls
• Exposure to sun
• Exposure to pool chemicals
• Exposure to cleaning supplies