PT Lifeguard

Centers•Baltimore, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients. Commitment to the well-being, security, and future of our employees is a priority. View the comprehensive information about the competitive benefits package on our careers page then scroll down to CENTERS Benefits (click link to view).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Current nationally recognized lifeguarding certification accepted by the employer
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications appropriate to the lifeguarding certification
Ability to demonstrate required rescue, emergency response, and surveillance skills
Ability to communicate clearly, enforce rules consistently, and remain attentive during assigned rotations
Ability to complete required site orientation and ongoing in-service training

Nice To Haves

Previous lifeguarding experience in a collegiate, community, municipal, or commercial aquatic setting
Experience serving diverse participant populations

Responsibilities

Supports a safe, welcoming, and well-managed aquatic environment through proactive and preventative lifeguarding, active surveillance, emergency response, policy enforcement, and service to patrons.
Anticipates and identifies potential hazards and unsafe behaviors and applies established rescue and risk-management procedures.
Communicates clearly with participants and coworkers.
Contributes to the readiness and cleanliness of the aquatic facility.
Practices proactive and preventative lifeguarding by identifying potential hazards and unsafe behaviors, anticipating incidents, and taking corrective action before an emergency occurs.
Maintains active, continuous surveillance of assigned aquatic zones and remains rescue-ready throughout each rotation.
Recognizes and responds to aquatic patrons requiring assistance, injuries, medical emergencies, and other unsafe conditions using approved emergency action procedures.
Performs water rescues and provides first aid, CPR, and use of an AED within the scope of current certifications and training.
Enforces facility, pool, and program rules consistently and communicates expectations respectfully.
Completes opening, closing, chemical log, safety inspection, incident, and shift documentation as assigned.
Inspects rescue equipment and assigned work areas and promptly reports hazards, damage, or supply needs.
Maintains orderly pool decks, guard areas, and aquatic support spaces and assists with routine cleaning assignments.
Provides accurate information and courteous assistance to patrons, guests, and program participants.
Participates in required in-service training, emergency drills, staff meetings, and skills evaluations.
Maintains the physical fitness, swimming ability, and rescue skills necessary to safely and effectively perform lifeguard duties.
Communicates shift conditions, incidents, patron concerns, and unresolved issues to the supervisor.
Supports aquatic programs, rentals, special events, and facility transitions as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.