Swim & Fitness Center Lifeguard

City of Muskogee•Muskogee, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard ensures the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. The role includes monitoring and enforcing aquatic facility rules, inspecting the facility, completing records, participating in in-service training, and maintaining a positive and professional manner with the public. Opening and closing duties include setting up equipment, cleaning restroom facilities, power washing, vacuuming pools, picking up trash, and testing chemicals. Other work may be performed as necessary or assigned. The Lifeguard reports directly to the Aquatic Supervisor and has no direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
No previous experience is required.
Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
Understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures.
Leadership, public relations, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of First Aid and CPR.
Ability to swim and prepare administrative paperwork.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to perform lifesaving skills, including lifting an average-weight person (150 pounds) from the bottom and out of the water.
Vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks, including close and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Must submit to drug screening and a fitness-to-work physical exam.
Valid Oklahoma Class D driver's license.
Lifeguard Training Certification, Pro-Rescuer CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies.
Use communication signals to notify other lifeguards and call the head guard when assistance is needed.
Enforce aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations, using an assertive voice when addressing the public.
Inspect the facility according to a daily schedule and report unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor.
Complete records and reports.
Participate in regular in-service training sessions.
Maintain a polite, positive attitude when dealing with the public.
Complete opening and closing tasks, including equipment setup, restroom cleaning, power washing, pool vacuuming, trash pickup, and chemical testing.
Perform other work as necessary or assigned.
Report to work on a regular and timely basis.