Lifeguard
Job Description
Job Description
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Actively monitor the pool to prevent accidents and respond to emergencies.
Core responsibilities include:
Surveillance and Safety Enforcement: Continuously scan the water and surrounding areas for unsafe conditions, warn swimmers of hazards, and enforce facility rules and regulations.
Emergency Response: Perform rescues for distressed or drowning swimmers, administer CPR, first aid, and use rescue equipment such as tubes, buoys, or backboards.
Facility Maintenance: Inspect and maintain pool equipment, test water quality, assist with cleaning, and ensure the swimming area is free of hazards.
Instruction and Guidance: Teach swimming lessons or provide guidance on water safety practices as needed.
Documentation and Communication: Record incidents, maintain logs of participation, communicate with supervisors, and coordinate emergency action plans (EAP) when necessary.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Certifications: Current lifeguard certification, CPR, First Aid, and AED training, often through the Red Cross or equivalent.
Physical Fitness: Strong swimming ability, endurance, and readiness to perform rescues under physically demanding conditions.
Observation and Decision-Making: Vigilance, rapid assessment of risks, and the ability to make quick, sound decisions in emergencies.
Communication and Customer Service: Clear verbal communication to enforce rules, instruct patrons, and provide a welcoming environment.
Professionalism and Reliability: Conscientious attitude, punctuality, and the ability to work well with members and employees.
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