Lifeguard

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Compensation:

Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

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Job Description:

• Stays proficient in all American Red Cross rescue techniques.

• Recognizes and responds effectively in emergencies.

• Enforces all of the facility's policies, rules and regulations as outlined in the Aquatics Manual.

• Completes records and reports.

• Inspects the facility on a daily schedule and reports any unsafe conditions and equipment to the Aquatics Director immediately.

• Attends staff/instructor meetings and in-service training.

• Models department values and expectations.

• Responds to patron’s inquiries and concerns.

• Completes weekly fitness swims of 300 yards.

• Takes preventative action for hazards and injuries that may take place in the pool or on the pool deck.

• In the event of an emergency, activate the Emergency Action Plan.  Administers First Aid and/or CPR, as needed.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Abides by NCAA Division III rules and regulations.

• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.

• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.

• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION

Required:

• None

Preferred:

• High school diploma

EXPERIENCE

Required:

• No previous experience.

Preferred:

• 1 month to 6 months.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Detail oriented and self-motivated.

• Knowledgeable in and enforce Department of Athletics/Aquatics policies and procedures.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Passing score of the American Red Cross prerequisite swimming test.

• Possession of current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR-PR, and Standard First Aid certifications.  Copies of certifications are required to be on file with the Department of Trinity University Athletics/Aquatics.

• YMCA/Ellis certifications are also valid. 

• Copies of certifications are required to be on file with the Department of Trinity University Athletics/Aquatics.

Preferred:

• American Red Cross certification prior to hire - can be obtained through the Aquatics Department.