LIFE GUARD

Lifeguard

Under the direction and guidance of the Waterfront Director and consistent with the policies of Kanuga, the Lifeguard oversees the waterfront to ensure the safety of all guests and program participants. The Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of all areas in and around the waterfront. He / She is also accountable for knowing and properly executing all aquatic policies, procedures, and duties.

Lifeguards must be able to :

• Remain alert without lapses in consciousness for extended periods of time.
• Physically perform all necessary rescue and survival skills.
• Swim 500 yards, tread water for two minutes, and perform shallow front dives, head and feet-first surface dives.
• Lift 50+ lbs. from the floor and 200+ lbs. in rescue situations.
• Quickly and safely move to various locations in and around the waterfront.
• Sit for extended periods of time, including in an elevated chair.
• Ascend and descend ladders.
• Communicate verbally with good voice projection and clarity.
• Hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment. (Significant background noise may exist in the aquatic environment.)
• Observe all areas of the waterfront including deck, water surface and boats.

Lifeguards must be 16 years of age or older, preferably with previous lifeguarding experience. Lifeguards must hold and maintain current certifications in the following :

Primary Duties (On the stand) :

Secondary Duties (Off the stand) :

Proper performance of the essential functions of the Lifeguard will result in :