Lifeguard

Husson University; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a lifeguard to ensure the safety of patrons at an aquatic facility. This role entails constant surveillance, emergency response, and maintaining high customer service standards. The ideal candidate will have a current Lifeguard certification and the ability to react effectively in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical skills evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains constant surveillance of patrons and responds to emergencies.
• Provides emergency care and treatment until medical services arrive.
• Performs maintenance duties for safety and cleanliness of the facility.

Skills

Emergency response

Lifeguarding techniques

Customer service

Education

Lifeguard certification

Job description

Description

Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Examples of Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.

Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service.

Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.

Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Current certification as Lifeguard by a recognized source of training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.

Ability to pass a pre-employment physical skills evaluation as stipulated by the department.

Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.

Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.

Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.

Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Supplemental Information

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