Lifeguard- Seasonal

Norfolk Yacht & Country Club • Norfolk, VA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard is responsible for implementing all water safety policies and procedures. This role involves supervising members and guests in and around the swimming pool to ensure their safety and maintaining the cleanliness and readiness of the pool area.

Requirements

• 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.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.
• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.
• American Red Cross Basic First Aid required.
• Training on AED units.
• 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.
• Push, pull and lift 50 pounds.
• Able to work in a busy, noisy environment.
• Able to tolerate the smell of chlorine and frequent exposure to cleaning agents.

Nice To Haves

• Participates in pool safety programs and risk management.
• Employs only those methods and teaching techniques outlined and approved by the American Red Cross.
• Suggests pool-side games.

Responsibilities

• Implement all water safety policies and procedures.
• Supervise members and guests in and around the swimming pool.
• Vacuum pool bottom, empty automatic skimmer, and skim debris from the surface.
• Supervise and observe swimmers at all times to ensure their safety.
• Administer care to swimmers’ minor injuries.
• Maintain cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers.
• Assist in organizing clinics and private swimming lessons.
• Enforce rules of conduct at the pool.
• Check first aid supplies and report needed items.
• Organize and monitor pool games.
• Place and return rescue equipment and pool toys.
• Straighten the pool at the end of the day.
• Maintain necessary records.
• Attend meetings as directed.
• Implement all pool safety equipment.
• Perform required pool pre-opening duties.
• Inform the swimming pool manager about unresolved member or guest disruptions.
• Perform other appropriate tasks assigned by the Swimming Pool Manager.

What This Job Offers

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