Lifeguard

I. POSITION PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Pool Manager, responsible for the safety and cleanliness of pool facility in a manner that is most pleasing to members and their guests while ensuring a high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in personnel and cleanliness of the pool

II. ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Sit attentively in lifeguard chair while pool patrons are swimming

· Supervise pool and check in in hot and often difficult weather conditions

· Abide by all WGCC policies and procedures

· Ensure safety of all pool patrons in and out of the pool

· Ensure all members and their guests are abiding by the guidelines and policies of the Club

· Work within a team to run the pool with the highest level of customer service

· Wear proper and clean uniforms at all times

· Provide appropriate reports concerning employee hours, schedules, pay rates and job changes to Accounting

· Operation of the pool, cleanliness of the deck, stocking of towels and cleanliness of bathroom (making hourly checkups)

· Ensure that all revenues are processed through the Club’s accounting system

· Ensure that all local and state laws and the Club’s policies and procedures for the operation and pool are consistently followed

· Coordinate setup and takedown of swim and dive meets, including judges’/workers/ table, swim/dive team areas

· Ensure operation of PA system

· Check in patrons and their guests, making sure that all who are permitted entry are members

· Complete pre-established daily and hourly tasks and any other job listed on the job board or given by the Pool Managers or Aquatics Director

· Attend pre-, in-, and post-season staff meetings and orientation and abide by all policies discussed there

· Teach private lessons to any and all members of the swim team on a daily basis

· Other duties as assigned

III. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· At least 16 years of age

· Experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

· Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR certifications

· Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills to a wide variety of constituents, including both swimmers and parents (children and adults)

· Demonstrated organization and coordination skills and ability to meet deadlines and multi-task

· Ability to maintain quality and safety standards and coordinate quality assurance programs in areas of responsibility

· Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations

· Excellent interpersonal/relationship-building skills

· Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service

IV. Physical Demands and Work Environment

· Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat, kneel, reach, bend, stoop, twist, climb, clean, walk on rough ground and lift up to 20 pounds

· Must be able to rescue a human being trapped in the water regardless of the individual’s weight

· Must be able to dial, collate, file, open/close, sort, stamp, staple, fold/unfold and insert/remove

· Must be able to handle hot and cold interior and exterior conditions (sometimes hot and often difficult weather conditions) and exposure to dust, fumes or gases

· Must be able to work in close proximity to moving machinery

· Independent mobility

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Lifeguard: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Lifeguarding certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location