Lifeguard

The Lifeguard is responsible for upholding all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations as well as recognizing and responding quickly and effectively in emergencies.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• •Monitor pool and pool users at all times, ensure users are safe and no hazards are present.
• •Uphold all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations.
• •Recognize and respond quickly to any emergencies that may arise.
• •Assist with the opening and closing of the pool as needed.
• •Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

• •High School Diploma
• •At least 1-3 years of experience and a valid Lifeguarding Certification from either the American Red Cross or other national organization certification in lifeguarding, first aid and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer.
• •Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• •Ability to work with ethnically, culturally, and socially diverse students, staff, faculty, and other constituencies.
• •Envisions and proposes new methods to perform tasks that support ET&A; takes thoughtful risks; and accepts new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
• •Anticipates and embraces change; demonstrates willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Must be able to work early mornings, evenings and weekends