Lifeguard

LOCATION: Aspetuck Valley Country Club, Weston, CT

DEPARTMENT: Pool

JOB TITLE: Lifeguard

REPORTS TO: Pool Director

COMPENSATION: Hourly Compensation

BENEFITS: meals

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

Under supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies.

This position will work at an Outdoor Pool. Applicant must be on time for all shifts, be diligent at job and have the flexibility to work any day of the week, including weekends, as per business needs.

SUMMARY REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or satisfy the productivity, performance or qualification standards for the position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Knowledge of CPR/AED/First Aid and emergency care procedures.
• Ability to perform daily swim (20 Laps) required by all.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.

INCIDENTAL DUTIES

The above list of essential job functions describes the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.