Lifeguard

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Bonner Springs (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Lifeguards to oversee the safety of patrons at a vibrant aquatic park. This seasonal role involves enforcing pool rules, responding to emergencies, and ensuring a safe environment for all visitors. Ideal candidates will possess strong lifeguarding skills, including CPR and First Aid certifications, and a commitment to customer service. Join a team that values safety and community engagement while enjoying a dynamic work environment. If you’re passionate about water safety and enjoy working with the public, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to react calmly in emergencies and apply lifeguarding techniques.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety by enforcing pool rules and responding to emergencies.
• Administer First Aid or CPR as needed and report serious accidents.
• Complete necessary paperwork for rescues and accidents.

Skills

Lifeguarding surveillance techniques

CPR and First Aid

Customer service standards

Emergency response

Education

Lifeguard certification

Age requirement (15+ years)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bonner Springs, KS

Position Type: Seasonal

Education Level: None

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Other

Description

General Definition of Work
Under supervision of the Aquatic Coordinator or their Designee, is responsible for the overall daily operation of the Bonner Springs Aquatic Park. The Lifeguard is responsible for the supervision of pool patrons, maintaining training standards, daily pool maintenance and operational activities, and record keeping. This position maintains and improves facilities and programs, while creating and maintaining public awareness, resolving staff and patron issues.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Ensure the safety of the pool patrons by enforcing the established pool rules and responding to emergencies when they arise.
• Administer First Aid or CPR when needed and report all serious accidents to the Pool Manager or Aquatics Supervisor.
• Complete necessary paperwork at the conclusion of all rescues and accidents.
• Attend all scheduled shifts and lifeguard in service meetings.
• Rule enforcement.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques. 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.

Education and Experience
Must be at least 15 years old or older.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit; reach with hands and fingers, handle or feel, talk or hear. The employee will occasionally climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to perform first aid, CPR, and in water and out of water rescues as required.

Special Requirements
Must successfully pass a fingerprint based background check.
Obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard, Waterpark and Bloodbourne Pathogen certification.