Quarry Lead Lifeguard

Batavia Park District; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local park district is seeking a skilled lifeguard for the summer season in Subang Jaya, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will monitor pool activities, enforce safety rules, and mentor new lifeguards. Applicants should have strong swimming skills and relevant aquatic certifications, along with experience in a lifeguard role. This position requires maintaining a safe environment while ensuring patrons enjoy their time at the facility. Competitive hourly rate of $18.50 offered.

Qualifications

• Must have aquatic certification.
• Ability to retrieve a bowling ball from 14ft deep.
• Previous lifeguard supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool activities and ensure swimmer safety.
• Coordinate lifeguard training and feedback.
• Represent the Park District in a professional manner.

Skills

Aquatic certification

Strong swimming skills

Effective communication

Ability to perform under pressure

Education

Completion of three years of high school or 18 years of age

Two years lifeguard experience

Job description

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JOB SUMMARY

Under close supervision of the Aquatic Manager, performs professional duties in ensuring effective performance of lifeguard functions. Ensures that all lifeguards are fully competent in performing water rescue procedures and coordinates in ensuring safety of patrons by enforcing rules. Shows mastery of the lifeguard position and consistently performs lifeguard duties and expectations at a five-star level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs all lifeguard responsibilities including monitoring pool activities, applying first aid, and performing water rescues as necessary
• Ensures swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on deck. Fills in for lifeguards as necessary.
• Serves as a mentor to new lifeguards by orienting them to job duties and responsibilities.
• Keeps management team informed of pool maintenance needs, staffing needs and safety concerns.
• Coordinates and conducts in-service trainings. Provides feedback during training to ensure lifeguards are fully competent in first aid, CPR and all water rescue techniques.
• Enforce Quarry policies, rules and regulations.
• Responsible for representing the Park District in a professional manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This position requires the completion of three years of high school or 18 years of age and two years lifeguard experience or previous lifeguard supervisory experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Aquatic certification
• Strong swimming and/or lifeguard skills
• Aptitude to perform under high pressure time sensitive situation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patrons, supervisors and other employees
• Ability to remain alert, attentive and responsible
• Ability to portray a professional image of the District

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to perform multiple “sand-grabs” from the 14ft deep end,ability to submerge to a depth of 10 feet, retrieve a bowling ball, and bring it to the surface,ability to complete a continuous 100-meter swim,ability to tread water for two minutes: one minute hands-free, followed by one minute using hands. Requires frequent sitting and walking with occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling and crouching. Occasionally lifts and/or moves items weighing up to 30 pounds, rescues may require lifting up to 300lbs with assistance. Most activities are performed outdoors; including hot, humid and wet conditions. May be occasionally exposed to chemicals associated with normal beach maintenance. Exposure to a quiet noise level while in office and a moderately loud level white outside.

Hourly Rate: $18.50

The Batavia Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer