Lifeguard

Lifeguard Job Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Supervises swimming activities at the Orange Grove swimming pool and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
• Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Evaluates conditions for safety and recommends improvements to supervisory staff.
• Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
• Instructs or assists individuals with fundamentals of swimming as needed.
• Understands and follows scheduling program scheduling and priorities to ensure safe pool environment

This is a part-time position which will require about 30 hours per week. 

Lifeguard Qualifications / Skills:

• Knowledge and ability to evaluate water and pool conditions to determine any potential dangers or hazards
• Ability to adjust programs as necessary to ensure the safety of the individuals and staff who use the pool.
• Swimming proficiency and comfort in all types of group swimming conditions
• Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in swimming to assess their capabilities and threats to their safety.
• Knowledge of on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent desirable
• Minimum of 6 months of related work experience
• Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, or equivalent
• American Red Cross CPR, or equivalent
• American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent