Title: Lifeguard
Reports To: Aquatics Director
Wage: $14 - $17
Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Lifeguard is responsible for supervising aquatic program spaces including, but not limited to The Aquatic Center pool. The Lifeguard will ensure a safe, clean, and inclusive program area for youth and adults to interact and enjoy. This position may require morning, evening, and weekend responsibilities.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provide supervision and enforcement of all policies and procedures in aquatic program spaces.
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Perform first aid and emergency rescues, as necessary.
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Maintain records of daily use, incidents, inventory, and client feedback.
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Demonstrate working knowledge and confidence in safety standards and emergency procedures.
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Participate in the daily stewardship of assigned program spaces, including, but not limited to, cleaning, water quality monitoring, and safety inspections.
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Demonstrate leadership to ensure the conduct, safety, and development of members.
Program Development and Implementation
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Establish and maintain, in partnership with the Aquatics Director, program goals and settings that ensure the health, safety, and sense of belonging for Club- and community members.
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Participate in the evaluation of programs and ensure programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
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Propose to Aquatics Director program and activity expenditures within an approved budget.
Supervision
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Provide supervision to program youth, members, guests, staff, and volunteers to ensure safe, high-quality programming execution.
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Perform proper and timely record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements, and any problems/issues.
Additional Responsibilities
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Participate in regular team meetings and in-service trainings.
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May support special programs and events (i.e. Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and implement other Club activities, as needed.
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Consult with the Aquatics Director concerning member and Club issues.
Relationships
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Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, community members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, and advise/counsel.
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External: Maintain positive relationships with partner organizations, clients, and contracted services, as needed.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
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Possess or working towards a high school diploma or GED
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Six months of lifeguarding experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is preferred
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Current Lifeguarding certification, or willingness to obtain before starting employment.
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Current First Aid and CPR/AED for professional rescuers certification
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Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics.
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Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and internet applications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT/QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
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Must be able to squat or bend to communicate at the youth’s level.
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Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds for short periods.
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Must be willing and able to actively participate in regular in-service training and maintain minimum fitness levels required to perform duties.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
