Aquatic Safety Specialist | Lifeguard

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with quarterly market-

Retirement plan contributions (403b /

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Earned wage access

Paid Time Off with sick days

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition and certification assistance

Gym membership discounts

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking a Lifeguard to provide a safe and high-quality environment for members and patients in the aquatic areas. The role requires staying prepared to respond to life-threatening situations and to maintain cleanliness and safety across the aquatic spaces.

The incumbent will greet patrons, supervise swimmers, perform regular pool maintenance, test chemicals, and ensure adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy skills required
• BLS/AED for the professional rescuer within 90 days of hire required
• Previous lifeguard experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Greets all members and patients entering aquatic area.
• Supervises bathers and swimmers in pool to ensure safety.
• Provides coverage on deck while there is at least 1 person in the pool.
• Performs weekly chemical tests and logs results.
• Carries out regular pool maintenance including backwashing and vacuuming.
• Maintains clean aquatic environment and assists in locker room upkeep.
• Demonstrates understanding of the automatic pool system and pool heating system.
• Demonstrates ability to rescue a bather and to troubleshoot chemical deficiencies or surpluses.
• Oversees and enforces pool-appropriate behavior and maintains supplies for the pool system.
• Performs weekly eye wash station test.

Education

Basic Literary Skills

Job description

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking a Lifeguard to provide a safe and high-quality environment for members and patients in the aquatic areas. The role requires staying prepared to respond to life-threatening situations and to maintain cleanliness and safety across the aquatic spaces.

The incumbent will greet patrons, supervise swimmers, perform regular pool maintenance, test chemicals, and ensure adherence to safety policies.