Department: Aquatics
Reports To: Aquatics Coordinator
Salary Range: $13.00-19.00

Position Summary:
A lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all guests by maintaining a vigilant watch over the pool area, enforcing rules, and responding swiftly to emergencies. Lifeguards play a key role in preventing accidents, providing first aid when necessary, and creating a safe, enjoyable environment for all swimmers. Additionally, they must remain attentive, maintain a high level of fitness, and uphold safety protocols to ensure the heath and security of all guests.

Qualifications: 
Good interpersonal skills to effectively work and communicate with co-works, guests and general public. Must be 15 years old. Must maintain ARC lifeguard certification and CPR/AED and first aid training. Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Consistently monitor and enforce all pool rules to ensure a safe environment for all guests at all times.
2. Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean swimming pool environment at all times.
3. Responsible for performing necessary rescues and assisting any guests in any reasonable manner required including administering first aid providing information, and practicing public relations.
     4. Staff all special events and private relations.
     5. Responsible for maintaining uniform in a neat clean appearance.
     6. Responsible for maintaining personal fitness to be able to perform required functions.
     7. Responsible for attending all in-service and staff meetings in order to keep current on  policies and maintain rescue skills.
     8. Report to Aquatics Coordinator when materials or supplies are needed.

Essential Job Requirements:
EDUCATION: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, American Red Cross CPR Certifications.
EXPERIENCE: Previous life guarding experience desirable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Functions will be performed in an environment that may cause exposure to chemical substances such as chlorine. Must be able to pass pre-employment water test. Should be able to see and hear, sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk about. Must possess and audible voice for communication and have the ability to perform water rescue if necessary.

        Exempt/Non-Exempt          Full-Time/Part-Time          Permanent/Temporary/Seasonal

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe to the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.