Lifeguard

Job Brief:
The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of all of our guests at the Pools and Waterslides at a Carlsbad Resort. Lifeguards must: maintain a diligent watch over families and children, enforce rules with the right balance of firmness and politeness, be ready at all times to perform life-saving functions, perform all of the functions and responsibilities of Pool Attendants as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility.

• Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.

• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

• Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times.

• Maintain a high standard of customer service.

• Maintain a clean and safe facility.

• Keep appropriate activity reports and daily logs of events.

• Handle problems and situations as they arise within the facility to the Operational Supervisor.

• Prepare routine administrative paperwork.

• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

• Work both independently and in a team environment.

Skills Required:

• Passing Skills Test which includes:

• 5-minute treading water while holding a 10lb brick

• 100 meter swim in 1:40 minutes or less

• Passive submerged victim rescue (at 9 ft depth) with removal

• Adult/Child CPR

• Swim 25 yards then retrieve a 10 lb brick then return 25 yards and exit the pool

• Must be at least 16 years of age

Preferred Skills:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Prior experience lifeguarding a pool in a resort or country club or waterpark facility preferred.
• Previous lifeguard experience preferred.

• Candidates who have certification are preferred (but not required, we will provide training and certification as needed).

• Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred

• CPR/First Aid/AED (Title 22) Certification preferred

• Lifeguard Training

• Previous supervisory experience preferred.