Seasonal Lifeguard

Kohner Properties Inc•Mehlville, MO

just now•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a certified lifeguard to join our team at The Vineyards Apartments. The pool hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. (closed on Mondays and during times of inclement weather) from now through September 7th. We offer somewhat of a flexible schedule, ideally with shifts ranging from 4 to 8 hours each day, staffing two lifeguards or a lifeguard and a pool attendant to be present during the pool hours each day.

Requirements

Must be lifeguard certified or become certified (Midwest Pool Mgmt or YMCA offer certification)
Lifeguard certification Required
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents and other employees of the organization.

Nice To Haves

General first aid a plus
One to three years of experience in a lifeguard position and/or pool maintenance is a plus

Responsibilities

Opening and closing the pool each day according to scheduled hours
Regularly treat the pool with the correct amount of chemicals
Remains at the pool and closely monitors activities, identifying any safety issues; insures pool rules and guidelines are being followed
Directing swimmers out of water in dangerous conditions
Closely monitoring weather reports to make sure guests remain safe
Maintain a clean pool environment:
Folds and stores chairs and umbrellas at sundown
Picks up rubbish in the pool area
May participates in draining, cleaning, and refilling the pool and changing pool filters.
Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed