Lifeguard Leader

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifeguard position available in Norman, OK. The role focuses on protecting swimmer safety through vigilant monitoring, timely responses to emergencies, and delivering excellent customer service in a public pool setting.

Responsibilities include teaching swimming lessons, supervising lifeguard staff, enforcing facility rules, and maintaining pool safety and cleanliness to ensure a secure environment for all patrons.

Qualifications

• Must be able to swim 300 yards front crawl and breaststroke.
• Must respond to emergencies at any time.
• Certification required: American Red Cross Deep Water Lifeguard.

Responsibilities

• Provides lifeguarding, life safety support, and customer service.
• Maintains concentrated observation of swimmers to anticipate problems.
• Oversees pool operations, safety, and facility cleanliness; mentor lifeguard staff.

Skills

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

American Red Cross Deep Water Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Work Period:

Hours vary minimum 20 hours per week

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Must be able to swim a minimum of 300 yards using front crawl and breaststroke. Must be able to surface dive to a depth of between nine and thirteen feet of water to retrieve a ten-pound brick and exit the pool unassisted without using the ladder. Must be able to respond in an emergency at any time. Job offer for Lifeguard position will be contingent upon satisfactory performance of skills/knowledge of lifeguard material.

License and Certifications:

Must possess current American Red Cross Deep Water Lifeguard Certification.

Skills:

Must have good oral communication skills. Interpersonal skills are necessary to be courteous of fellow employees and customers while performing duties; work well with young children and adults.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

Provides lifeguarding, life safety support, and customer service. Maintains concentrated observation of swimmers in duty area to anticipate problems.

Responsible for teaching swimming lessons, and lifeguarding. Responsible for the safety and health of all patrons and enforcement of all facility and agency regulations and policies; assist in overseeing lifeguard staff, pool operations, safety and facility cleanliness, and other tasks as needed.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

Must be able to lift no less than 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed indoors exposed to humid temperature extremes, noise, and is hot in the facility; however, time is spent outside (approximately 10 % to 20% of the time) exposed to temperatures, extremes, dirt, dust, noise, etc.

Additional Information:

Selected applicants must pass background investigation, physical examination, and drug screen. The work period of 20 hours per week minimum is expected and includes weekends.