Life Guard

TITLE: Life Guard

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Aquatics Director

FLSA: Hourly

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This position assists in maintaining a safe environment, enforces all pool rules and follows all required emergency procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· In partnership with the Aquatics Director, assist in maintaining a safe environment, in accordance with all safety standards. Enforce all pool rules and be familiar with all emergency procedures.

· Assist in implementing developmentally appropriate activities, including assistance with swim lessons for various age groups.

· Assist in the supervision and discipline of members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse, as deemed appropriate.

· Participate in collaborative programs, events, meets, and field trips with staff from other Club groups and community organizations as appropriate.

· Secure and maintain materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the program areas. Maintain a safe and clean program areas.

· Travel to/from activities as needed.

· Other related duties as specified by the Aquatics Director.

Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Work Demand:

· Must be 15+ years of age.

· Current American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and Advanced Lifesaving certification required.

· Experience as a lifeguard preferred; at minimum, experience working with children/youth.

· Knowledge of youth development principles.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

· Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Must be willing and able to do all activities throughout the day, participation is required in 75% of all activities.