Lifeguard

The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring safety by supervising pool or beach 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. Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area and responds to emergency situations.
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

• Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard/CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Ability to pass lifeguard pre-employment water test
• 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

• 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
• Ability to recognize distress signals
• Communicate with staff and public
• Concentrate for long periods of time
• Attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices

• 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

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