Hourly Lifeguard I/II/III

APS Career Site • Arlington, VA

100d

About The Position

Human Resources announces an opening for an Hourly Lifeguard I/II/III position in the Facilities & Operations Department with the Aquatics Office.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Understanding of facility policies, procedures, and rules.
• Knowledge of water quality management and pool equipment operations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of facility rules, policies, and procedures.
• Public relations, and leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Experience operating a cash register.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, colleagues and the general public.
• Lifeguard Training/First Aid certification.
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification.
• Lifeguard II must have at least 1 year of lifeguard experience.
• Lifeguard III should have at least 2 years of lifeguard experience; and willingness to work as an Aquatics instructor aide.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and responds effectively to emergencies.
• Enforces all of the facility policies, rules, and regulations.
• Performs front desk duties including greeting patrons, checking membership or residency cards, answering telephones, answering questions, collecting fees and selling memberships.
• Performs custodial duties as outlined in the aquatic SOP.
• Completes daily reports as outlined in the Log Book.
• Participates in in-service training, and exercises regularly to maintain an appropriate fitness level to be able to respond to a water emergency.
• Participates in the management of pool operations including filter systems and water quality, as assigned.
• Completes daily reports such as usage, bank log and fee receipts as assigned.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair of swimming pool and building equipment.

What This Job Offers