Rosemeade Pool - Lifeguard
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SUMMARY: Responsible for ensuring patron safety by enforcing pool rules and regulations; performs water rescues and administers basic first aid as needed; carries out emergency operating procedures and notifies proper authorities; assists with general maintenance and cleaning of pool area and equipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
-Ensures patron safety by strictly enforcing all pool rules and regulations and applying disciplinary action for violations. -Enters the water to rescue individuals in trouble and the necessary aid to revive them. -Carries out emergency operation procedures and notifies proper authorities. -Assists in maintaining facilities; cleans pool, decks, restrooms, trash, gutters, etc. -Informs pool manager of needed material and equipment. -Recommends to the pool manager the removal of patrons due to misconduct. -Assists the pool manager and head lifeguard in pool maintenance and repairs -Assists in special activities at the pool -Must swim 1/4 mile per day while on duty -Must perform one rescue per day -Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
-Operates the mechanical workings of swimming pools such as valves, vacuum pumps, and sprayers, ensuring that they are maintained and safe -Wears the proper uniform at all times. -Works outside and is exposed to extreme heat and changing weather. -Sits for extended periods of time while observing pool activities; must remain alert for emergencies. -Must maintain regular attendance. -Works long hours during the summer months (approximately 40+ hours per week)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABIITIES:
-Skilled in enforcing pool rules and regulations -Performs emergency operation procedures and informs proper authorities -Skill in dealing effectively and efficiently with the public -Can sit in an alert manner and observe the activities of the pool while on the stand -Learns the operation and maintenance of the pool facilities -Can understand and follow oral and written instructions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
-Completion of 9th grade. -Minimum age of 16 years. -Must obtain a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certification, to be acquired upon employment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
-Must pass pre-employment drug screening -Must pass criminal history check -Must swim 300 yards -Must pass the “brick test” -Must complete a 2 minute tread using only your legs
PAY RATE: $9.50 - $10.25/HOUR
JOB STARTS MAY 14TH. PAY INCENTIVES AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. MUST BE LIFEGUARD CERTIFIED THROUGH AMERICAN RED CROSS BEFORE STARTING.
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