Lifeguard

Saf-T-Swim Swim Schools•New Hyde Park, NY

55d•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the overall safety of all students, patrons, and staff members in and around the pool area and preventing and responding to emergencies. We offer FREE lifeguard certification for those eligible.

Requirements

Swim Instructor hours are included with a minimum of 10 teaching hours for part-time and 12 teaching hours for full-time.
Paid training for Swim Instructors.
CPR and/or Lifeguard Certified training provided and mandatory.
Interact professionally with employees, customers and students while not becoming distracted when on duty.
Must be able to keep and maintain current lifeguard and CPR certifications that are recognized by the Department of Health, by county, for swimmers of all ages.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including day, evening, weekends and/or holidays.
Dependable attendance and punctuality.
Possess a strong swimming background.
Legal documentation establishing your identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the US.

Responsibilities

Maintain constant, uninterrupted surveillance of patrons in the pool area using proper 10/20 scanning method.
Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of everyone in the pool area in the event of an emergency.
Provide emergency care treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
Prepare and maintain preliminary pool area Incident Reports for both customers and employees.
Must always wear a whistle and know how to use it accordingly.
Check pool equipment for readiness, ex.: Backboard, pool buoy.
Check chlorine and PH levels hourly.
Check alkalinity and hardness daily.
Keep records of pool readings.
Keep pool deck clean.
Perform other duties as assigned including required pool maintenance.
Presents a professional appearance and maintains a high standard of customer service.