Lifeguard

High 5, Inc.; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

High 5, Inc. is seeking a Lifeguard to support safety across the aquatics area and assist with water quality balance in pool systems.

The role involves following the Emergency Action Plan, engaging with customers, and upholding High 5’s mission and core values while performing light maintenance around the aquatic area. Responsibilities include ensuring a welcoming environment, enforcing policies, maintaining pool safety, and assisting with equipment setup, daily cleaning, and off-site staff

Qualifications

• First Aid, CPR and AED certification required.
• Current Lifeguard certification required.
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and drug screening are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to students, families, and staff.
• Maintain a welcoming, safe environment for all.
• Monitor pool safety and assist in aquatic area maintenance.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Enforce aquatic facility rules and safety standards.
• Assist in opening/closing procedures and equipment setup/cleanup.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of facilities and lifeguard area.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Punctuality

Education

First Aid, CPR, AED certified

Lifeguard certification

Lifeguard Instructor training (plus)

Job description

The Lifeguard will help support and maintain safety throughout the aquatics area. Lifeguards will assist in the maintenance of the filtration systems to keep all the water in the pools at High 5 chemically balanced. A lifeguard should know and be able to execute the Emergency Action Plan (EAP), build relationships with customers and continually maintain and be an example of High 5’s mission and core values under the philosophy of High 5’s standards and expectations. The Lifeguard staff will assist with light maintenance of the aquatic area including the concession area from the building door to the grass area behind the dive dry land area.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to all students, families, and co-workers
• Create and maintain a welcoming, caring and professional environment for all
• Meet the physical, emotional and educational needs of the children in their care
• Work in a team environment, build and maintain healthy, cooperative relationships
• Communicate positively and effectively with the Swim Instructors and Aquatics Director
• Adhere to all policies and procedures both organizationally and departmentally
• Knowledge of EAP and role
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions
• Be on time and prepared for duties
• Assist in setting up and taking down equipment
• Continue to maintain safety in the pool
• Staff at off-site locations if needed
• Maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the facility and equipment on the deck
• Following all of the opening and closing procedures
• Maintain equipment in good working order while repairing any broken equipment
• Follow procedures on lightning and thunder, fecal matter in pool
• Notifying Appropriate coaches on time line of pool closure due to weather
• Wiping down fencing and awnings and power washing of the decks
• Removal of trash and help in moving of equipment.
• Cleaning and maintaining order and organization of the bathroom facilities.
• Removal of lane lines in and out of the pool as required by programming
• Checking the chemicals in the pools every 3 hours
• Maintaining organization in the lifeguard room
• Organizing and maintaining inventory of the first aid supplies
• Vacuuming and brushing the pools
• Hosing and sweeping the decks
• Cleaning the gutters and skimming the top of the pool
• Complete additional duties as assigned by their supervisor

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check
• Satisfactory Drug Screening
• First Aid, CPR and AED certified, can be provided by High 5
• Current Lifeguard certification
• Lifeguard Instructor training a plus

Skills

• Commitment to High 5’s Mission and Core Values
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, patient, responsible and committed to assisting the program achieve its highest level of performance and impact.
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to communicate at a high level to both children and parents
• Ability to problem solve and critically think through daily situations
• Be accepting of ALL children, parents and staff without regard to race, creed, abilities, religion, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation
• At all times, model, reinforce and abide by the High 5’s core values, its policies and procedures
• Build positive, meaningful and caring relationships with parents, children and High 5 staff
• Attend all meetings pertinent to this position
• Maintain and support all procedures that ensure the safety of children, parents and staff
• Oversee and participate in the cleaning and maintaining of facilities, equipment and all areas used
• Wear appropriate staff shirt and clothing at all times
• Report to all scheduled shifts on time
• Be knowledgeable and adhere to all policies and procedures
• Clock in and out consistently and timely
• Keep all required certifications current (First Aid, CPR, AED, Lifeguard Certification)
• Perform additional tasks as needed or requested
• Assist in set up and break down activities on a daily basis
• Communicate any concerns to the Director of Aquatics