Daytime Lifeguard - Safari Island Community Center

The Sports Facilities Companies • Waconia, MN

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About The Position

The Lifeguard is responsible for the safety of guests in and near the pool area at Safari Island Community Center. The role includes monitoring swimmers, enforcing pool and venue rules, preventing injuries, and responding to incidents and emergencies. Lifeguards also support aquatic instruction and programming, guest service, ticket sales, facility cleanliness, and event supervision.

Safari Island Community Center is managed by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies business. The company describes its culture as collaborative, accountable, entrepreneurial, and focused on excellence and service, with opportunities for career and personal growth.

Requirements

• Current American Red Cross Deep Water Lifeguard Training certification and First Aid and CPR/AED for Lifeguards certification, or the ability to complete training and earn certification within 30 days of hire.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must be at least 16 years old.

Responsibilities

• Enforce pool rules and venue policies and procedures.
• Prevent injuries, minimize hazardous situations, and maintain patron surveillance while guests are swimming.
• Handle injuries, accidents, and emergencies, contacting the Senior Lifeguard for assistance as needed.
• Arrive at work on time and attend scheduled in-service training.
• Instruct people of various ages in swimming, water safety, and other aquatic programming.
• Complete assigned cleaning duties, maintain a clean space, and conduct regular indoor and outdoor walk-throughs.
• Provide courteous guest service, greet guests, and provide information and wayfinding assistance.
• Operate the ticket sales booth and handle cash.
• Stay knowledgeable about facility programs, including their format, pricing, and meeting dates and times.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding guest and team member information.
• Professionally resolve guest concerns and complaints or refer them to an appropriate manager.
• Supervise events and enforce rules during events.
• Complete special projects, daily assignments, and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed