Lifeguard I - Aquatic Center (PT)

Lifeguard Position

Lifeguards play a critical role in ensuring the safety of all patrons at the aquatic facility, which is used for recreational swimming, lap swimming, and special programs year-round. They are responsible for preventing and responding to emergencies, enforcing facility rules, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. When not actively serving as a lifeguard, they may be assigned additional duties to support facility operations.

Supervisory responsibilities : None

Essential functions :

• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons and respond effectively to emergencies.
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.
• Conduct daily inspections of the pool, equipment, and facility, reporting any hazards or maintenance needs.
• Ensure all safety equipment is properly placed and operational.
• Make safety-related decisions, including addressing health concerns, intoxication, or improper bathing attire per facility policy.
• Report accidents, complaints, or facility issues to the Head Lifeguard or Aquatics Director
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and incident documentation.
• Monitor water quality, chemical levels, and filtration systems.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and in-service training.
• Maintain a professional and positive rapport with patrons and staff.
• Secure facility gates and doors at closing.
• Assist with swimming lessons following American Red Cross standards.
• Operate computerized membership and facility management systems.
• Perform daily swimming requirements as specified (minimum 1,000 yards / day).
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Qualifications :

Education and experience :

Licenses and certifications :

Physical demands :

This position requires lifeguards to stand and walk for prolonged durations, coupled with frequent bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching. These actions may be required to maintain pool equipment, clean pool areas, or interact with patrons. Additionally, the role may entail lifting and transporting heavy objects, such as containers of pool chemicals or other pool equipment. Excellent swimming ability is crucial, as is possessing above-average agility, dexterity, and strength, which may be necessary to respond to emergencies or assist swimmers in distress.

Work environment :

This position involves a moderate level of risk and discomfort, requiring adherence to specific safety measures. Some examples of potential hazards include working in close proximity to moving machinery, heavy equipment, and exposure to contagious diseases or irritating chemicals.

Note :

Statements included in this job description are intended to reflect in general duties and responsibilities of this classification and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties, which are not specifically included.