Job Description
Job Description
Description :
A Lifeguard is responsible for the day-to-day patron safety, operations, and supervision of the facility. The lifeguard will perform all routine maintenance tasks in a courteous and professional manner in accordance with the training you have received. The lifeguard will adhere to a strict set of guidelines designed to ensure the safest and cleanest environment possible.
Scope : Provide the necessary supervision of the pool and patrons to ensure the safest, cleanest, family swimming environment possible.
Chain of Command : The lifeguard will report directly to the pool manager on duty and zone supervisor.
Authority :
- The lifeguard is delegated sufficient authority to accomplish the duties, responsibilities, goals and objectives that are established by Douglas Aquatics.
- Stop any process or activity that is unsafe or represents a safety hazard until the condition is either corrected or the coordinator, zone supervisor or manager gives approval for the activity to resume.
Good Performance : Good performance will be judged by the following criteria :
Ability to supervise patrons and ensure a clean, safe, family environment at all timesEnsure our quality of service and exceed the customer’s expectationsAll required reports are completed in an accurate and timely mannerExhibits a can-do attitude and is positive with patrons and staffMaintains a professional image of Douglas Aquatics at all timesDouglas Aquatics Lifeguards are expected to :
Always be on the lookout for a potential hazardEnsure the safety of the patrons at all timesAdminister discipline as necessaryEnsure that all swimmers have passed a swim test if deemed necessaryEnforce pool and Douglas Aquatics safety rulesAlways be in uniform and maintain a professional appearanceDo not talk to others while on the lifeguard standMaintain at least one lifeguard on the stand during Safety BreaksProtect yourself from dehydration by drinking plenty of waterProtect your skin by wearing sunscreenKnow all gate and age limit procedures of your pool and any pool you may be working atMake a full visual sweep of your zone of responsibility at least every 10 seconds noting any potential unsafe swimmers or hazards, such as steps and where small children are playing (Per the 10 – 10 RULE)Have the rescue tube in your lap and be wearing the strap while lifeguardingHave your whistle and pocket mask with you at all times during a shiftMaintain at least one lifeguard on the stand when more than one person is in the pool at a multi-guard facilityNEVER leave the pool unattended (not even for one second])Call Safety Break every hour for single guard pools in order to give you a break and to check the bathrooms and water chemistry. Multi-guard pools will have set Safety Breaks according to their facility rules.Requirements :
Job Requirements : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty well. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable those with disabilities. You must :
Be at least 15 years of ageBe able to communicate well with fellow staff members and patrons, answer questions and be polite at all timesHave good reasoning abilityBe certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR for the professional rescuer or equivalentHave deductive reasoning ability necessary to read, analyze, evaluate and actHave transportation to pool facilitiesPhysical Demands :
Able to physically execute all swimming and rescue skills learned during training.Must have good vision and hearing, if otherwise, corrective lenses and hearing devices are required.