Lifeguard in Morgantown, West Virginia at Eastern Sports Management

This position will work on-site at The Aquatic Center in Mylan Park, West Virginia. The Aquatic Center includes a community pool, an Olympic-sized competition pool, outdoor splash pad, dynamic fitness room, outdoor track and so much more. It has become a local hub of sports tourism by hosting elite-level regional and national Aquatics and Track events.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prevent and respond to emergency situations

• Identify and report any malfunctions or irregularities of equipment or facility

• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in service training

• Enforce all rules and regulations

• Provide customer service

• Lifeguard according to Facility, State Code and Lifeguard Training standards

• Supervise proper use of swimming pools along with supporting facilities

• Maintain current certifications in lifeguard training, First Aid for the professional rescuer, and CPR for the professional rescuer

• Perform pool maintenance duties as assigned

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current American Red Cross, Ellis, YMCA or equivalent Lifeguard Training certification is required.

• First Aid, AED, and CPR-PR certifications are required.

• Previous lifeguard experience preferred.

• Water Safety Instructor or Lifeguard Instructor certifications preferred.

Competencies

• Basic computer competency

• Ability to perform all Lifeguard skills as required by American Red Cross Lifeguard

Training Program

• Successful completion of skills tests in swimming, rescue, and other areas as determined by the facility

Human Relations

• Interaction with patrons, faculty, staff

Physical Demands

• Physical conditioning

Work Environment

• Pool

• Moderate to loud noise

• Evening or weekend work as required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this

job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions