Lifeguard

Scripps College•Claremont, CA

4d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of patrons including surveillance, accident prevention and rescues in the water, adjacent pool areas, and the Tiernan Field House. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Supervision Comply, enforce and educate patrons regarding TFH pool policies, procedures Maintain constant supervision of patrons in the pool and pool area: act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency Safety & Emergency Preparedness Comply with TFH rules and California mandated regulations Participate in In-Service trainings each semester, train for and execute emergency procedures until the arrival of emergency medical services Prepare and maintain appropriate activity reports. Complete accident and incident reports for all injuries occurring at TFH (call campus safety and follow the designated protocol) Maintain swimming skills; swim a minimum of 500 meters per week Inspect the pool and pool area and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the TFH Professional Staff on site Responsible for opening and closing procedures including unlocking pool area, swim equipment available to patrons, inspecting and testing rescue equipment, and removing or installing pool cover Wear uniform provided by TFH, professional attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer service Perform various maintenance duties to maintain a clean and safe facility (as directed) Active support for the College’s Principles of Community and Institutional Values in the performance of job duties Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
Excellent communication skills
Ability to act professionally at all times
One or more years lifeguarding experience preferred or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Work permit required if under 18 years of age.
American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Valid 2 years)
CPR for the Professional Rescuer (Valid 2 year)
AED Essentials (Valid 2 year)
First Aid (Valid 2 years)
Current certification in Lifeguarding from the American Red Cross.
Current certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid from the American Red Cross.
Must be able to swim 200 yards continuously
Must be able to swim 20 yards using the freestyle or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, return to the surface, swim back to the starting point with both hands on the object, exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute and 40 seconds
Must be able to tread water for 2 minutes without the use of hands
Must be able to perform a successful rescue of a simulated active and/or passive drowning victim with proper American Red Cross protocol upon request
Perform swimming rescues on drowning victims including approaching, breaking holds, and carrying people, which may require the removal of the victim from the water, who may weigh from 50-300 pounds.
Perform tasks requiring physical strength and/or stamina to effectively rescue victims, administer first aid, and CPR.
Perform work, which involves frequent lifting, pushing and pulling heavy objects.
Hear and distinguish a variety of sounds in a noisy environment such as participants in need of assistance, whistles, or co-workers requesting assistance in a rescue effort.
See program participants in need of assistance from any distances.
Speak loudly to warn program participants of impending danger.
Successfully complete all training provided and required by the department.

Nice To Haves

One or more years lifeguarding experience preferred or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

Comply, enforce and educate patrons regarding TFH pool policies, procedures
Maintain constant supervision of patrons in the pool and pool area
Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency
Comply with TFH rules and California mandated regulations
Participate in In-Service trainings each semester, train for and execute emergency procedures until the arrival of emergency medical services
Prepare and maintain appropriate activity reports.
Complete accident and incident reports for all injuries occurring at TFH (call campus safety and follow the designated protocol)
Maintain swimming skills; swim a minimum of 500 meters per week
Inspect the pool and pool area and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the TFH Professional Staff on site
Responsible for opening and closing procedures including unlocking pool area, swim equipment available to patrons, inspecting and testing rescue equipment, and removing or installing pool cover
Wear uniform provided by TFH, professional attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer service
Perform various maintenance duties to maintain a clean and safe facility (as directed)
Active support for the College’s Principles of Community and Institutional Values in the performance of job duties
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned