Lifeguard

Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation•Medora, ND

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard helps maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming pool environment for guests. The role involves explaining and enforcing safety rules, monitoring pool activity and weather, maintaining pool equipment and water conditions, and responding to emergencies. The position also supports pool parties and concessions, including operating the register, preparing food, and keeping the facility and grounds clean. The position operates in a professional recreational environment and requires continuous outdoor work in all weather conditions, as well as frequent interaction with others. The role is based in Medora, North Dakota.

Requirements

At least 15 years old.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet customers’ needs and provide necessary assistance.
Ability to learn facility procedures, rules, and regulations.
Ability to master multiple job responsibilities required at the facility.
Ability to work weekends and evenings; availability for holidays and long hours as required.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Excellent time management skills.
Current American Red Cross Certification, or ability to obtain it upon hire.
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications, or ability to obtain them upon hire.
Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
Ability to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time.
Ability to perform quick movements and strenuous activity in emergencies and, on occasion, assist or lift people in distress of varying weights.
Ability to talk and hear; frequently stand, walk, handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of lifeguard experience.

Responsibilities

Open and close the pool each day according to scheduled hours.
Treat the pool with the correct amount of chemicals and maintain pool equipment.
Monitor pool-area activities and identify safety issues throughout the shift.
Direct swimmers out of the water when conditions are dangerous.
Monitor weather reports to help keep guests safe.
Provide emergency care and treatment until emergency medical services arrive, when necessary.
Act quickly and appropriately to secure guest safety during emergencies.
Explain safety rules, warn guests about unsafe situations, and enforce policies concerning showers and proper attire.
Inspect pool areas, showers, and restrooms to help maintain orderliness.
Monitor and record pool temperatures, and regularly clean and test pools.
Maintain a professional appearance and attitude and a high standard of customer service.
Organize and oversee pool parties.
Maintain a clean pool environment and keep the concessions facility and grounds clean.
Assist in concessions by operating the register and preparing food.
Attend and participate in regular training and department meetings.
Provide a welcoming environment for all guests.
Perform other related duties as assigned.