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Job Title: Lifeguards 1
Duration: 4 Months
Job Descriptions:
Essential Functions
- Participate in pre-season training and orientations. Attend staff meetings (as assigned). Complete a minimum of four hours of in-service training every month.
- Be familiar with the aquatic division policies and procedures manual -Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
- Must have a thorough understanding of all EAP (emergency action plans) for all incidents in pools such as missing swimmer, active shooter, fight, weather and drowning emergency.
- Maintain or improve your current level of swimming fitness -must be able to meet the certification requirement and demonstrate lifeguard skills at any time during employment. Failure to do so will result in reduced hours until skills have been passed.(as needed).
- Supervise pool patrons while in and out of the water, Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
- Evaluates potentially dangerous situations, responds to all emergencies immediately, performs the appropriate required rescue for the situation and provides proper first aid as needed, (daily).
- Complete reports as necessary-all rescues must be documented and recorded on the rescue map. Communicates any problems and/or concerns to supervisor staff on hand.
- Maintenance and cleaning of pool area: i.e. hosing of locker areas, deck, hallways, empty trash, pick up trash, as outlined on daily maintenance log. Report facility maintenance needs to supervisor, (daily) Examines the playing surface before every game to ensure safe playing conditions; use appropriate signals and mechanics; Report unsafe conditions to supervisor, (daily) Inspects sporting equipment and/or examine participants to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
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- Pick up the deck after programs and keep the pool area free of clutter and debris, break down the activity area and put equipment up at the end of games if needed.
- Work non-standard hours and substitute as needed, (frequently).
- Establish and maintain effective relations with patrons and fellow employees, maintain a high level of sportsmanship, and penalize unsporting behavior(daily).
- Be familiar with pool programs and schedules and answer all inquiries by the public requested, (daily) Communicate with other sporting officials, coaches, facility managers, subordinates, or the public by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person to provide information, coordinate activities and discuss problems.
Minimum Requirement
- Must be at least 15 years old. Possess effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to understand and follow through with directions.
Licensing and Certifications
- The incumbent must have a current American Red Cross, YMCA, or Ellis current lifeguard certification, enrolled in a class or the ability to obtain a valid lifeguard certification prior to the employee employment start date.
- Boy Scouts of America lifeguard certification will not be accepted.
Machines/Tools/Equipment
- Vacuum pumps, hand tools, cleaning equipment, rescue equipment, spine-board, lane ropes, first aid kit, instructional equipment, handicap chair lift.
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to read and comprehend written material. Ability to write. Ability to listen and apply information and instructions. Ability to understand mathematical concepts and to include basic math. Ability to see possible dangerous situations and quickly respond to those situations. Ability to operate pool cleaning equipment, test kits, use rescue equipment.
Physical Demands
- Positions in this class typically require sight, hearing, speech, walking, stooping/bending, standing, sitting, reaching, coordination, manual dexterity, climbing, mental alertness. Sight—seeing well enough to locate possible hazards in and around the pool. Hearing—hear well enough to determine sounds of distress. Speech—speak well enough in a loud voice to communicate hazards and dangerous conditions to others, communicate with patrons. Walking—frequently walking around the pool area. Stooping and bending—frequently during maintenance duties and instructing swim lessons. Stand/sit—frequently sitting or standing to supervise pools and facilities. Reaching—frequently when using rescue techniques. Coordination—frequently to swim and perform water rescue techniques. Manual dexterity—frequently performing routine maintenance and filling out records and forms. Climbing—frequently being able to climb pool ladders, entering and exiting pool and lifeguard stands. Mental alertness—frequently observing /scanning the pool area while sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Swimming proficiency- must be able to always swim the lifeguard prerequisite swim.
Work Environment
- Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Inside/ Outside work Cold/heat: humid air, temperature 87-98 degrees. Noise/vibration: exposed to excessive noise of swimmers, machinery. Hazards: moderate exposure to pool chemicals and blood borne pathogens. Cold/heat (wet/dry): adverse weather conditions possible, long exposure to sun. Noise/vibration: exposed to excessive noise.
Special Requirements
- Safety Sensitive: Y
- Department of Transportation - CDL: N
- Child Sensitive: Y
- Supplemental Information: All employees must maintain Tennessee residency from the date of hire.