Forest House Lifeguard

Sunriver Resort•Sunriver, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Forest House team at Sunriver Resort and help create a safe, welcoming pool environment for guests of all ages. As a Lifeguard, you’ll play a key role in ensuring memorable, and safe, experiences for everyone who visits. The Lifeguards primary duty is to maintain swimmer safety at the Forest House. They are responsible for monitoring water conditions and guest behavior, and is responsible for enforcing safety rules and paying close attention to swimmer activities and behavior. The Lifeguard at the Forest House will always conduct them self in a manner that supports the Core Values of Sunriver Resort: Trust, Open & Honest Communication, and Commitment. He/She/They shall strive to deliver exceptional service to all internal and external guests at all times. In this role, they are responsible for exemplifying the Sunriver Resort Culture and actively supporting our Vision and Mission to be the destination of choice for our guests, owners, and associates. No lifeguard certification yet? No problem! Sunriver Resort will provide all the training and certification you need.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to become a certified lifeguard, Sunriver Resort will provide certification
Must have the ability to evaluate water conditions at the aquatics facilities to determine any potential dangers or hazards
Must be proficient swimmer
Must have the ability to judge and evaluate the evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety
Must know the methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services
Must have ability to work a flexible schedule that will include evenings, weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent preferred
At least one year of lifeguard experience preferred
Prior hospitality experience preferred
Certified Lifeguard Training Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the water
Supervises swimming activities to ensure that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required.
Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
Able to act quickly and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency
Present professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer service
Coordinates facility evacuations as needed for weather or health threats
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Prepare and maintain appropriate activity reports
Able to follow routine verbal and written instructions
Attends mandatory monthly department meetings and appropriate resort and division meetings
Reports any needed repair immediately to Maintenance using correct procedures
Ensures proper resort policies are followed
Maintains a safe and pleasant work environment
Works closely with Director of Facilities and Grounds to ensure pool health & safety standards are being met
Works closely with Red Cross of Oregon to ensure lifeguard policies are met and followed
Maintains thorough knowledge of pool health & safety standards
Instills a calm, organized approach in all stressful situations
Ensures cleanliness and safety of the outlet
Provides general resort information for guests
Offers warm and sincere welcome/farewell for all guests and owners of Caldera Springs including use of guest/owner name & good eye contact with each guest