Lifeguard I - Pool

Gulf Shores, City of•David L. Bodenhamer Recreation Center, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision performs technical tasks to ensure the safety of all pool patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies, monitoring swimming pool and beach activities, enforcing water safety rules and regulations, and performing pool maintenance in compliance with policies and procedures. May provide instruction to patrons in water aerobics and/or swim lessons.

Requirements

High School Education or equivalent is desirable
Completion of American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification course
No experience or Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
ARC Lifeguard with CPR and First Aid for professional rescuer

Responsibilities

Performs technical tasks to ensure the safety of all pool patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies, monitor swimming pool activities, recognizes and responds to emergency situations; enforcing water safety rules and regulations, and performing pool maintenance in compliance with policies and procedures.
Conducts routine inspections of pool and pool equipment including ladders, handles, and steps; inspects pool and ensures water is free of debris, drain covers are clean and secured, and handicap chair is clean and free of debris; ensures deck is clean and free of hazardous conditions.
Completes daily safety checklist of equipment and Reports issues to CPO/Operations Specialist and Aquatics Supervisor.
Performs routine cleaning tasks assigned by supervisor, specialist or lead guards on duty to maintain the pool and deck area; scrubs tiles, concrete, and deck; cleans chrome; vacuums pool floor with handheld vac; empties skimmers; skims and brushes pools; power washes and blows outside decks.
Reports issues to Aquatics Specialist and Aquatic Supervisor.
Monitors areas surrounding pool, changing areas, and public use areas; ensures phones are working and lifeguard stands are clean; empties trash; sweeps floors; checks locker rooms and sauna.
Completes daily log sheets, completes necessary incident and accident reports and communicates with FT LG-I/LG-II/Coordinator regarding events and necessary follow up.
Checks email daily and complete assigned safety and cyber training tasks.
Stays informed of any news, issues and assignments communicated by Supervisor.
Responds to emergencies throughout Bodenhamer facility.
Communicates with facility staff via walkie talkie and responds accordingly to incidents, accidents and emergency issues according to code Red/Black policies.
Ensures the safety of patrons and fellow staff in and around the pool.
Performs other related duties as assigned.