Lifeguard

The Field Club of Greenwich • Greenwich, CT

6d

About The Position

Implement all water safety policies and procedures. Supervise members and guests in and around the swimming pool.

Requirements

• Some High School required.
• Ability to swim laps and dive to the bottom of the pool.
• Adequate knowledge of and training in pool chemistry, rescue and surveillance techniques, CPR/AED and blood-borne pathogens.
• Participates in pool safety programs and risk management.
• Employs only those methods and teaching techniques outlined and approved by the American Red Cross.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.
• Must have current Lifeguard Certificate.
• American Red Cross Basic First Aid required, training on AED units and possession of a current Red Cross CPR card.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach, walk, stand, stoop, climb stairs, balance and/or crouch.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Physical exertion over long periods of time.
• Work in hot and humid environment.
• Push, pull and lift 50 pounds.
• Working conditions are often, hot, humid slippery and wet.
• Able to work in a busy, noisy environment.
• Able to tolerate the smell of chlorine and frequent exposure to cleaning agents.

Responsibilities

• Implement all water safety policies and procedures.
• Supervise members and guests in and around the swimming pool.
• Must vacuum pools daily or as directed by management; empties automatic skimmer; skims bugs and other debris from surface to prepare pool for daily use.
• Supervises and observes swimmers at all times to ensure their safety.
• Administers care to swimmers’ minor injuries such as small cuts and bruises.
• Maintains amenities in and cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms and showers.
• Assists in organizing private swimming lessons for members as directed by the Pool Director or instructors.
• Enforces rules of conduct at the pool.
• Checks first aid supplies and reports needed items.
• Organizes and monitors pool games at all times; suggests pool-side games for Club events
• Places rescue tube and ring buoy on the lifeguard chair in the morning; returns these and all swimming aids and pool toys to the lifeguard locker when the pool closes.
• Straightens the pool areas at the end of the day.
• Maintains all necessary records determined by the Pool Director.
• Attends all meetings as directed by the Pool Director.
• Implements all pool safety equipment.
• Performs required pool pre-opening duties.
• Informs swimming pool manager about unresolved member or guest disruptions that could cause a safety problem.
• Is at all times aware of location of all required safety equipment and its accessibility.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Swimming Pool Manager.
• Assists in the daily/hourly chemical testing and record keeping.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED