Lifeguard

Findlay Country Club; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Findlay Country Club Lifeguard position requiring vigilance over swimmers and guests, enforcing all water safety rules, and responding to emergencies. The role emphasizes knowledge of pool safety equipment and rescue procedures.

Applicants should hold a current Red Cross Lifeguard certificate, First Aid, AED training, and CPR certification, with ability to swim laps and work in hot, humid pool environments.

Qualifications

• Adequate knowledge of pool chemistry, rescue and surveillance techniques, CPR/AED and blood-borne pathogens.
• Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.
• First Aid training with AED, current Red Cross CPR card.

Responsibilities

• Supervise members and guests in and around the swimming pool.
• Skims bugs and debris and prepares pool for daily use.
• Administers care to swimmers' minor injuries such as small cuts and bruises.
• Maintains changing rooms, bathrooms and showers cleanliness and amenities.
• Enforces pool rules and maintains safety records as directed by the manager.

Skills

Ability to swim laps and dive to the -

Education

Some High School

Job description

Job: Lifeguard

Education and/or Experience:

• Some High School required.
• Ability to swim laps and dive to the bottom of the pool.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations:

• Adequate knowledge of and training in pool chemistry, rescue and surveillance techniques, CPR/AED and blood-borne pathogens.
• Participates in pool safety programs and risk management.
• Employs only those methods and teaching techniques outlined and approved by the American Red Cross.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform the required role in emergency situations.

Job Summary (Essential Functions):

• Implement all water safety policies and procedures. Supervise members and guests in and around the swimming pool.

Job Tasks/Duties:

• Skims bugs and other debris from surface to prepare pool for daily use.
• Supervises and observes swimmers at all times to ensure their safety.
• Administers care to swimmers' minor injuries such as small cuts and bruises.
• Maintains amenities in and cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms and showers.
• Enforces rules of conduct at the pool.
• Checks first aid supplies and reports needed items.
• Straightens the pool and cabana areas at the end of the day.
• Maintains all necessary records determined by the Swimming Pool Manager.
• Implements all pool safety equipment.
• Performs required pool pre-opening duties.
• Informs swimming pool manager about unresolved member or guest disruptions that could cause a safety problem.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Swimming Pool Manager.

Licenses and Special Requirements:

• Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.
• American Red Cross Basic First Aid required, training on AED units and possession of a current Red Cross CPR card.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach, walk, stand, stoop, climb stairs, balance and/or crouch.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Physical exertion over long periods of time.
• Work in hot and humid environment.
• Push, pull and lift 50 pounds.
• Working conditions are often, hot, humid slippery and wet.
• Able to work in a busy, noisy environment.
• Able to tolerate the smell of chlorine and frequent exposure to cleaning agents.