Lifeguard

Description

Founded in 1921, Barrington Hills Country Club is an exclusive, member-owned private club with a rich history in the community of Barrington, IL. We are committed to providing our members with the best experience, whether it be sports, recreational or social, we always strive to provide the highest quality.

JOB TITLE: Lifeguard

Related Titles: None

Reports to: Director of Aquatics

Position Summary

Responsible for the safety of members and guests who visit the Club pool. Maintains cleanliness of the pool and surrounding deck area.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
• Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required.
• Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
• Supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment, assists with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents, and adds chemicals to pool water as directed.
• Instructs or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.

*The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. The Club is open to serve its members on all major holidays excluding Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. All employees are expected to work on these holidays.

Requirements

Experience/Background/Knowledge

Prior experience preferred.

Lifeguard Qualifications / Skills:

• Must be or willing to become CPR/First Aid, Lifeguard Certified through the American Red Cross and maintain certification.

• Must be attentive and able to give directions.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs