LIFEGUARD

Job Summary
Responsible for providing and maintaining a safe area for aquatic activity during hours that require a lifeguard on duty. Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the prevention of incidents, responding to emergencies, and enforcing facility rules related to aquatic area.
• Enforces the facility and pool rules.
• Assists with keeping aquatic area clean and safe every shift that is worked.
• Ensures supplies are maintained in the department.
• Alerts fitness supervisor or manager of aquatics regarding functionality and/or availability of equipment.
• Completes incident reports when incidents occur and alerts fitness supervisor or manager of aquatics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred
• No experience required
• Lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross required upon hire OR
• Lifeguard certification from Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) required upon hire OR
• Lifeguard certification from Ellis and Associates required upon hire

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Frequently
• Lifting 0-25 lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting 25-75 lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting over 75 lbs: Occasionally
• Carrying 0-25 lbs: Occasionally
• Carrying 25-75 lbs: Occasionally
• Carrying over 75 lbs: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Frequently
• Crouching/Crawling: Frequently
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Never
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Never
• Keyboard Data Entry: Occasionally
• Running: Never
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

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