Job Description

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Program Responsibilities
Arrive on deck, in uniform, ready to open pool promptly at scheduled time.
Complete all required opening and closing lifeguard checklists to ensure the pool is safe, organized, clean and ready for members
When actively guarding, maintain consistent scanning pattern, 5 minute strategy, and complete guard rotations ensuring proactive bottom scanning when coming on and off stand
Know and cover your assigned zone of protection. While each guard location is validated for your zone of coverage, know you have flexibility to move at any time if you are not able to see any area designated
Wear appropriate lifeguard attire including red shirt/bathing suit, whistle, hat/sunglasses if outdoors/in sunny environment, lifeguard tube/safety pack
Ensure all youth age 12 and under, as well as weak or non-swimmers of any age are in coast guard approved floatation, or have passed the Old Colony Y Swim Test and can be identified by wearing a green swim bracelet.
Actively use your whistle to enforce all pool rules including swim test policy, no breath holding, no running on the pool deck, no diving, etc. Do so with a friendly, yet serious and unwavering disposition
Practice the 5 second rule and be prepared to respond to any member who is under water/whose face is under water for a count down from 5.
Attend the required number of in-services monthly and ensure rescue readiness at all times.
Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor on appropriate forms.
Attend all staff meetings scheduled by supervisor.
Secure ALL pool doors at the end of your shift unless properly relieved by another
Fiscal Responsibility

None

Supervision of Personnel

None

Facility/Housekeeping Responsibilities
Off stand responsibilities include:
Properly test water for chemical balance and record at assigned times. Report any problems immediately to Head Lifeguard.
Check all safety equipment at the beginning of the shift, reporting any problems in writing to supervisor.
Follow daily maintenance schedule as assigned including hosing deck, brushing down pool walls, cleaning staff office, reporting all problems in writing to supervisor.
Maintain highest level of cleanliness in pool area.
Interdivisional/Community/Volunteer Responsibility
Demonstrate the character values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility at all times

Requirements

Minimum 16 years old
Must take and pass the Ellis course
Strong swimming ability
Ability to keep a clear head and remember protocol during an emergency situation, drill, or audit
Ability to remain focused and diligent
Must be able to perform all physical tasks of a Lifeguard as well as lift an adult male from the pool onto the pool deck.
Complete program specific and employee orientation training by required timeline.

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