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
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
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