Lifeguard

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Medical Group is seeking a Lifeguard to maintain a safe aquatic area during shifts that require a lifeguard on duty. This per diem/PRN position supports the Aquatics Healthpark with a focus on safety and rapid response to emergencies.

The role requires a lifeguard certification and a high school diploma or GED; candidates must be able to act decisively under pressure and adhere to facility rules while maintaining cleanliness and equipment readiness.

Qualifications

• Needs lifeguard certification upon hire (ARC, YMCA, or Ellis & Associates).
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to think clearly, make quick decisions, and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe aquatic area and ensure lifeguard presence during shifts.
• Prevent incidents, respond to emergencies, and enforce pool rules.
• Keep the area clean and stocked; report equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Complete incident reports and notify the aquatics supervisor as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Stress resilience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Weekend Requirements: As Needed | Work Hours: Varies | Status: Per Diem/PRN - 0.0 FTE (less than 40 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Medical Group | Department: Aquatics Healthpark

Job Summary

Responsible for providing and maintaining a safe area for aquatic activity during hours that require a lifeguard on duty.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the prevention of incidents, responding to emergencies, and enforcing facility rules related to aquatic area. Enforces the facility and pool rules. Assists with keeping aquatic area clean and safe every shift that is worked. Ensures supplies are maintained in the department. Alerts fitness supervisor or manager of aquatics regarding functionality and/or availability of equipment. Completes incident reports when incidents occur and alerts fitness supervisor or manager of aquatics.

Skills and Attributes

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements

Work Experience No experience required

Education High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross required upon hire OR Lifeguard certification from Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) required upon hire OR Lifeguard certification from Ellis and Associates required upon hire

Organizational Responsibilities

Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

(Clinical-Office/Clinic) Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Sitting: Occasionally Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Occasionally Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Occasionally Climbing: Occasionally Bending/Stooping: Frequently Kneeling: Occasionally Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally Reaching: Frequently Talking: Frequently Hearing: Frequently Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently Running: Rarely Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: Risk Level: No-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

• INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
• RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
• TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
• INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
• SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
• EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.