LIFEGUARD POOL

City of Ocean City • Ocean City, NJ

15h • $17 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Protects life and provides for the safety and welfare of persons in the pool area of the Aquatic & Fitness Center; does related work as required.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of current and acceptable life saving techniques
• Knowledge of methods of handling persons in distress
• Knowledge of local swimming regulations
• Knowledge of the proper methods and procedures for handling life saving and first aid equipment and apparatus
• Ability to learn and execute first-aid and life restoration procedures
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position (communication may include such forms as American Sigh Language or Braille)
• Ability to render first aid to distressed persons
• Ability to enforce swimming regulations
• Ability to swim with agility and skill
• Ability to remain calm and take decisive action in difficult situations
• Ability to note and report hazardous swimming conditions
• Possession of a current and valid lifeguarding/lifesaving certificate issued by the American Red Cross or Y.M. C. A, or the Boy Scouts of America

Responsibilities

• Maintains constant vigilance over persons in and around the Aquatic and Fitness Center Pool
• Rescues swimmers using various rescue techniques and equipment
• Administers first-aid
• Administers resuscitation techniques until the arrival of emergency personnel
• Maintains order and discipline at pool
• Observes that safety is maintained
• Works with groups and individuals
• Offers and renders advice and assistance whenever requested
• Supervises swimming meets
• Makes bromine and PH tests and records results
• Maintains a clean environment

What This Job Offers

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