Life Guard

City of Cleveland Heights; Kentucky; On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleveland Heights seeks a dedicated lifeguard to ensure the safety of pool patrons, prevent emergencies, and deliver high-quality customer service to residents. The role requires active supervision, preventive surveillance, and prompt response to incidents.

Candidates must hold current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and First Aid certification, be at least 15 years old, and able to swim 300 yards continuously with proper technique; strong judgment and communication skills are

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
• Ability to swim 300 yards non-stop using front crawl and breast stroke.
• Ability to tread water for two minutes using only kick.
• Proficiency in in-line stabilization and back-boarding.
• Demonstrated ability to perform active and passive victim rescues.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate pro-active lifeguarding.
• Enforce all pool policies in a fair, consistent manner.
• Inspect facility daily and report unsafe conditions.
• Complete records and reports promptly.
• Maintain readiness to perform rescues and conduct chemical checks when requested.
• Participate in in-service training.
• Provide high quality customer service to residents.

Skills

Pro-Active Lifeguarding

Surveillance & rescue techniques

Emergency response

Policy enforcement

Daily facility inspection

Record keeping

Rescue readiness

Chemical checks

In-service training

Sun protection

Leadership & PR

Decision making

Education

Current ARC Lifeguarding, CPR/AED & First Aid

Job description

Primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of patrons by preventing emergencies at Pool.
Must be able to respond effectively to emergencies when they occur. Provides high quality customer service to residents in a positive and professional manner.

• Demonstrate "Pro-Active Lifeguarding".
• Thorough knowledge and applications of surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Recognize and have fast and effective response to emergencies.
• Enforce all facility policies, rules and regulations in a fair, consistent, and professional manner.
• Inspect facility on a daily basis and report any unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Complete records and reports promptly when required to do so.
• Maintain readiness to perform rescues: (physical fitness, proper sleep, hydration, etc.)
• Conduct chemical checks when requested to do so.
• Participate in "in-service" training.
• Protect yourself by using sun screen, sun glasses & protective clothing & Equipment.
• Leadership and Public Relations Skills
• Good decision-making skills
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Current Certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED and First Aid.

EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 15 years of age
• Ability to swim 300 yards non-stop using a combo of front crawl and breast stroke
• Ability to tread water for two minutes using only kick for support
• Show proficiency in a simulated active and passive victim rescue
• Proficiency in First Aid and CPR / AED skills
• Acceptable skill with in-line stabilization and back- boarding
• Ability to Recover 10 lb rubber brick from 12' of water and then swim it twenty yards in under 120 seconds