Lifeguard

Evolving Solution Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 16,479 - 23,470; Part time

Job summary

Jeff Rouse Swim & Sports Center in Stafford, Virginia, is seeking a Lifeguard (PT, non-exempt) to maintain a safe swim environment, enforce all pool rules, and respond to emergencies. The role reports to Aquatics staff and requires vigilance in surveillance, swift action in emergencies, and teamwork with teammates.

The ideal candidate will hold current Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications, be at least 16 years old, and be able to work a part-time, on-site schedule in a busy aquatic

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older to apply.
• Scan surveillance areas to ensure safety of all patrons.
• Act in emergency situations and provide appropriate care.
• Maintain order in swimming areas.
• Able to perform Lifeguard pretest every 6 months to maintain employment.
• Ability to multitask and work in a team environment.
• Communicate effectively with others, verbally and in writing.
• Hold Lifeguarding (American Red Cross or Ellis), CPR/AED, First Aid certificates.

Responsibilities

• Enforce pool rules and ensure patron safety.
• Respond to emergencies and provide necessary care.
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer first aid.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in pool areas.
• Perform lifeguard pretests to remain employed.
• Monitor and record chemical levels as scheduled.
• Complete any required accident/incident reports.
• Work in a wet pool environment and communicate with staff.

Skills

Surveillance

Emergency response

First aid

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Education: Less than high school

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Lifeguard

PT Non-Exempt Stafford, VA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1040

Salary Range: $14.50 To $14.50 Hourly

• Location Jeff Rouse Swim and Sports Center, 1600 Mine Road, Stafford, VA, 22554, United States
• Base Pay $14.5 - $14.5 / Hour
• Job Category Jeff Rouse Swim & Sports Center
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt

Description

“We deliver a fun and welcoming fitness environment to help you lead your best life.”

Located in Stafford Virginia, the Rouse Center (JRSSC) is a state-of-the-art 76,000 square foot facility that houses a 50-meter competition pool with movable bulkhead and seating for over 800 spectators, a 25-yard recreation pool, a warm-water wellness pool, a group exercise studio, fitness floor, a full-size basketball court, and a full-service cafe to serve guests.

The Rouse Center offers cycling, a variety of group exercise classes, swimming lessons, and lifeguarding. The center offers league play for adults in volleyball, basketball, Lil’ Kickers soccer for children 18 months- 9 years, summer camps, clinics, classes, a J-Club kids’ area for all those active kids ages 10 weeks -12 years old.

The Jeff Rouse Swim and Sports Center is managed by Eastern Sports Management (ESM) based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. ESM’s management portfolio consists of venues in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.

The Rouse Center is currently looking for a Lifeguard. The Lifeguard maintains a safe swim environment by enforcing all rules and regulations of the pool as well as preventing and responding to all emergencies in the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport Center. Lifeguards will report directly to the Assistant Aquatics Director and Aquatics Director.

• Must be 16 years of age or older to apply
• Scan surveillance areas to ensure the safety of all patrons
• Act in emergency situations and provide appropriate care
• Caution swimmers regarding unsafe areas
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer first aid when needed
• Maintain order in swimming areas
• Able to successfully perform the Lifeguard pretest once every 6 months to maintain employment
• Help maintain a clean pool environment
• Conduct chemical checks on scheduled basis
• Fill out any necessary reports for accidents or incidents
• Able to work in a wet pool environment
• May handle chemicals, under supervision, if older than 18 years of age
• Able to multi-task and be well organized
• Able to work in team environment
• Able to communicate effectively with others, verbally and in writing
• Participate in In-Service Trainings
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned by the Assistant Aquatics Director, Aquatics Director and/or the General Manager

Requirements

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

Education and/or Experience: Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Upon hire and training, the individual must be able to successfully utilize the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport Center Timeclock software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the following:

• Lifeguarding (American Red Cross or Ellis)
• CPR/AED
• First Aid

Physical Demands:

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.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather).
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather); risk of electric shock; work with explosives; risk of radiation and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.