Lifeguard

Orange Grove Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Orange Grove Center in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a full-time Lifeguard for the headquarters pool. You will supervise swimming activities, enforce safety policies, and respond to emergencies.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR and First Aid certifications, and at least 6 months of related experience. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am–3:00pm, totaling 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent desirable.
• Minimum of 6 months of related work experience.
• Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, or equivalent.
• American Red Cross CPR, or equivalent.
• American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervises swimming activities at the Orange Grove swimming pool and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
• Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Evaluates conditions for safety and recommends improvements to supervisory staff.
• Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
• Instructs or assists individuals with fundamentals of swimming as needed.
• Understands and follows scheduling program scheduling and priorities to ensure safe pool environment.

Skills

Swimming proficiency

Emergency response

Safety policy enforcement

Water/pool condition evaluation

On-site safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Red Cross Lifeguard Training

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Lifeguard

Location: Head Quarters - Chattanooga, TN 37404

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Morning

Program Area: Adult Services Division

Education Required: High School Diploma/Red Cross Certifications

Date Prepared: June 5, 2023

Responsibilities

• Supervises swimming activities at the Orange Grove swimming pool and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
• Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Evaluates conditions for safety and recommends improvements to supervisory staff.
• Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
• Instructs or assists individuals with fundamentals of swimming as needed.
• Understands and follows scheduling program scheduling and priorities to ensure safe pool environment.

This is a full‑time position which will require work during regular OCG hours between 9:00am and 3pm, Monday – Friday. This position is 30 hours a week.

Lifeguard Qualifications / Skills

• Knowledge and ability to evaluate water and pool conditions to determine any potential dangers or hazards.
• Ability to adjust programs as necessary to ensure the safety of the individuals and staff who use the pool.
• Swimming proficiency and comfort in all types of group swimming conditions.
• Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in swimming to assess their capabilities and threats to their safety.
• Knowledge of on‑site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on‑site emergency medical services.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent desirable.
• Minimum of 6 months of related work experience.
• Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, or equivalent.
• American Red Cross CPR, or equivalent.
• American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent.

The person in this position must demonstrate positive leadership abilities in all situations, be immediately responsive in crisis situations, and must uphold the mission, policies, and procedures of OrangeGrove.