Lifeguard

Hourly pay: $14

Overview:  This position ensures water cleanliness and safety for all guests in a professional manner at the outdoor pool area. Reports to the Sportsclub Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise all pool activities, maintain order and enforce rules at the outdoor pool area in a courteous manner.


• Provide a safe, but relaxing atmosphere for guests and members.


• Check identification of pool guests to ensure they are guests or members.


• In the event of a drowning issue or in an emergency situation, lifeguards are responsible for saving the pool guest and following the emergency procedures.


• Assist the supervisor in evacuating the pool area in the event of lightening and follows the company procedures for evacuation and reentry.


• Maintain the cleanliness of the pool by vacuuming and skimming each morning and throughout the shift as needed including sweeping sand and picking up litter.


• Perform housekeeping of pool area by maintaining locker rooms, clean tables, chairs and umbrellas; empty trash, pick up litter and towels and straighten lounge chairs and stacking and retrieving inner tubes left along the perimeters at the beginning, end and throughout the shift.


• Assist sports staff with pool activities and special events for guests and members.


• Maintain upkeep of rescue equipment and first aid kit including restocking and ensure the supervisor is informed when stock is low.


• Performs duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Lifeguard Certification plus CPR, AED and First Aid certifications required.


• Previous lifeguarding experience preferred.


• Must be able to bend/stoop, squat, kneel, push/pull and lift upwards of 100 lbs. for rescue needs with the ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions including prolonged exposure to sunlight for an 8 hour shift.


• Must be able to perform tasks in a safe manner and adhere to company policies.


• Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned tasks established by the company.


• Must be able to respond to emergency situations and make decisions quickly.


• Must be 16 years of age.


• Must be able to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.