Indoor Lifeguard
Blacksburg, Town of•Blacksburg, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Performs semiskilled work in ensuring the comfort and safety of all Aquatic Center patrons, offering assistance as needed. This includes proactive and reactive responses to daily and emergency situations in and around the pool. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Head Lifeguard, Assistant Aquatic Supervisor, and the Aquatic Supervisor. Shifts may include: Early mornings, afternoons, late evenings, weekdays, weekends, holidays. The set starting rate of pay for this position is $15.49 hourly. The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to positively interact and communicate with the general public, establish and effective working relationships with associates and operate effectively in a team environment
- Requires knowledge of and demonstrated skills in life guarding, CPR and first aid
- Ability to learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is required by first day of employment, as well as First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer
- Ability to pass Blacksburg Aquatic Center Lifeguard testing during the interview process
Nice To Haves
- Previous aquatic experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Monitors activities in swimming pool areas to prevent drowning, injuries or accidents
- Prevents accidents through enforcement of policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct of patrons using the pool and surrounding area
- Remains calm in emergency situations
- Inspects facilities for cleanliness; assists in daily pool, locker room and deck cleaning
- Assists in the maintenance of the swimming pool and monitoring and maintaining the pool filtration system
- Monitors pool water chemistry through testing of water samples, adjust chemistry as needed to maintain standards
- Analyzes and corrects facility hazards
- Assists with opening and closing procedures
- Takes care of equipment and stores equipment properly
- Fills out all necessary paperwork
- Attends and contributes at in-service training sessions and staff meetings on monthly basis
- Reports to work in approved staff clothing
- Performs any and all other job duties assigned such as assisting with camps, special events, front desk, swim lessons, and swim team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
