Natatorium | Lifeguard

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a qualified lifeguard to provide services and ensure a safe environment at the swimming pool. Responsibilities include monitoring activities, enforcing rules, and responding to emergencies.

The ideal candidate will have strong swimming skills, knowledge of CPR and First Aid, and must hold an International Lifeguard Training Program license. The position requires physical stamina and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old; age 16 preferred.
• Ability to swim 200 yards nonstop, retrieve a 10-pound brick, and tread water for 2 minutes.
• Must possess knowledge of rescue skills and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor swimming pool activities to maintain safety for guests.
• Enforce pool rules and respond to guest concerns.
• Identify pool health and safety issues and respond accordingly.

Skills

Swimming skills

Knowledge of CPR, First Aid, and AED

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of safety protocols

Education

International Lifeguard Training Program license

Job description

Job Description

Provide lifeguard services and monitor swimming pool activities to maintain a safe healthy and controlled environment for guests; enforce and assure guest compliance with pool rules, regulations and policies. Prepare pool for all activities.

Qualifications

The incumbent must be 15 years old; age 16 is preferred. Must be able to swim 200 yards nonstop using freestyle or breaststroke, tread water continuously for at least 2 minutes, retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the diving well, and be able to climb out of the pool without using the stairs or ladders. Must be knowledgeable in rescue skills CPR, First Aid, and AED. Must have strong oral and written communication skills. Must possess knowledge of the aspects, methods, practices, procedures, equipment, and terminology used in the assigned field. Must possess an International Lifeguard Training Program license.

Essential Functions

• Provide lifeguard services and monitor swimming pool activities to maintain a safe healthy and controlled environment for guests; observe natatorium pool activities in accordance with established guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Enforce and assure guest compliance with pool use, diving board, lap swimming, and other applicable rules, regulations and policies; respond to complaints from guests, staff, and others; report incidents and guest behavior problems to appropriate authority.
• Observe and control behavior of guests in the pool and surrounding area in accordance with approved policies and procedures; assure guests remain in authorized areas of pool.
• Identify pool health and safety issues, threats and incidents; enter pool and swim to rescue and retrieve guests as needed; utilize rescue tube; inspect and assure proper operating condition of rescue equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations in accordance with established policies and procedures; administer first aid to guests as necessary.
• Greet and provide general information and assistance to pool guests; assure non-students in pool area are authorized visitors.
• Monitor and assess equipment and activities for safety concerns; make adjustments as necessary to assure security, safety, and well-being of swimming pool guests.
• Maintain routine records and logs related to training and assigned activities; prepare medical and incident forms as needed.
• Install and remove lap lanes as needed; assist in setting up for and cleaning up after swim meets.
• Assemble chairlift for guests as needed; assist guests with entering the pool as required.
• Maintain pool locker rooms and other facilities in a neat, clean, and orderly condition; pick up and dispose of trash; hose down deck.
• Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate.
• Attend and participate in various meetings and in‑services as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit.

Physical Requirements

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 must be able to speak and hear, have dexterity of hands and fingers, sit and stand for extended periods of time, bend, kneel, twist, and reach overhead above shoulders and horizontally. The employee will be required to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must be able to swim at least 200 yards of freestyle/breaststroke with no stopping, retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the diving well, and tread water continuously for at least 2 minutes while being able to climb out of the pool without the use of stairs or ladder.