Lifeguard
Pay Rate : $19.00 an hour
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Maintain constant observation of the waterpark, know and review emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations
- Perform first aid when necessary and contact / activate EMS
- Prepare and maintain activity and incident / accident reports
- Perform various duties as assigned to maintain a clean and safe facility
- Inform management of unsafe and dangerous conditions or suspicious activity
- Assist with pool admissions and selling merchandise following cash handling procedures
- Cover pool attendants breaks as assigned
Knowledge And Certification, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge and Certification- Preferred :
6 months previous Lifeguard experience, current Lifeguard certification or training will be providedCurrently certified in First Aid, CPR and AED for professional rescuersSkills- Required :
Accurate and detail-orientedExcellent verbal and interpersonal communication skillsAbilities- Required :
Ability to follow established dress code policies and practice good personal hygieneAbility to interact with guests, coworkers and management in a professional and courteous mannerAbility to speak in a clear and concise voice, including projecting across distance in normal and loud situationsAbility to remain focused and alert for extended periods of time in a warm environmentAbility to hear noises and distress signalsAbility to observe all areas of the pool with clear visionPhysical Demands
Must be able to walk, stand and / or exert fast-paced mobility throughout the shiftMust have a good sense of balance, and be able to bend and kneel and stoopMust be able to reach and twist routinelyMust be able to push, pull and grasp objects routinelyMust be able to navigate stairs and work at high elevationsMust be able to perform all needed rescues and survival skillsMust be able to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue, including swimming quickly, supporting adult body weight while swimming as far as 50 feet, and removing adult body weight from the poolWorking Environment
Work is performed in the Waterpark, which includes flashing lights, frequent loud noises, water and humidity, and pool chemicals, some outdoor work is required and may require going onto the gaming floor which has cigarette smokeMust be willing to work a flexible schedule including all shifts, weekends and holidaysOccasionally must deal with angry or hostile individualsHigh volume direct public contactEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.