Lifeguard

Washington City; Washington (UT); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington City is seeking a vigilant lifeguard to ensure patron safety and maintain pool facilities. The role requires enforcing rules, scanning water, and responding to emergencies with prompt first aid when needed.

Works under Aquatics Manager and Head Guards; must hold current Red Cross lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certifications and be at least 15 years old. Physical activity is a regular part of the job in indoor/outdoor pool environments.

Qualifications

• Red Cross lifeguard certification, CPR, and First Aid required.
• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Knowledge of pool safety and rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform lifeguarding and supervise pool areas.
• Enforce pool rules and safety guidelines.
• Respond to emergencies; provide first aid as needed.
• Maintain pool, restroom, and locker room cleanliness.

Job description

Wage: $12.00 - $17.00

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of general duties to ensure pool patron safety at the facility. Maintain the pool facility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general direction of the Aquatics Manager, Aquatics Coordinator, Pool Supervisor and/or Head Guards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions include lifeguarding. Enforcing all pool rules and safety guidelines. Scanning assigned areas of water and watching for and recognizing and responding to potential emergency situations. Along with, assisting in first aid of facility patrons as needed. Maintains pool area, restrooms and locker rooms. Assists Aquatics Manager, Pool Supervisor and head guards when necessary. Performs other related work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:
   
   1. Any combination of training and experience which will indicate possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.
2. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of aquatics facility operation along with knowledge of facility rules and regulations. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions Able to be courteous to fellow employees and pool patrons.
3. Special Qualifications: Must possess current Red Cross lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certifications. Must be at least 15 years old.
4. Work Environment: Incumbent of the position performs in a typical pool setting with appropriate climate controls and typical settings associated with indoor/outdoor recreation. Tasks require a variety of physical activities. Communicating, i.e. talking, hearing, and seeing, is essential to job effectiveness. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving.

It is the policy of Washington City to comply with Equal Employment Opportunity standards in all phases of personnel administration: job structuring, recruitment, examination, selection, appointment, placement, training, upward mobility, discipline, discharge, etc, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or veteran status.

As per Washington City policy and/or procedures, a background check, and drug screening evaluation will be required for potential new hire candidates prior to an offer of employment. I understand that if I am under the age of 18, I must have my parent or my legal guardian grant their permission for the background check and drug screening test to be performed.