Lifeguard | Holston Hills Country Club

McConnell Golf•Knoxville, TN

1d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Holston Hills Country Club is seeking lifeguards for our aquatics and pool facilities. Lifeguards will s upervise members and guests in and around the swimming pool and i mplement all water safety policies and procedures. Holston Hills Country Club is a McConnell Golf Property. To learn more about the club, please visit www.HolstonHills.com. To learn more about McConnell Golf, please visit www.mcconnellgolf.com .

Requirements

Some High School required.
Ability to swim laps and dive to the bottom of the pool.
Current Lifeguard Certification, including CPR/AED and First Aid (American Red Cross or equivalent required)
Adequate knowledge of and training in pool chemistry, rescue and surveillance techniques, CPR/AED and blood-borne pathogens.
Participates in pool safety programs and risk management.
Employs only those methods and teaching techniques outlined and approved by the American Red Cross.
Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.
Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.
American Red Cross Basic First Aid required, training on AED units and possession of a current Red Cross CPR card.
Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach, walk, stand, stoop, climb stairs, balance and/or crouch.
Continuous repetitive motions.
Physical exertion over long periods of time.
Work in hot and humid environment.
Push, pull and lift 50 pounds.
Working conditions are often hot, humid, slippery and wet.
Able to work in a busy, noisy environment.
Able to tolerate the smell of chlorine and frequent exposure to cleaning agents.

Responsibilities

Vacuums pool bottom; empties automatic skimmer; skims bugs and other debris from surface to prepare pool for daily use.
Supervises and observes swimmers at all times to ensure their safety.
Administers care to swimmers’ minor injuries such as small cuts and bruises.
Administers first aid in the event of injury.
Rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary
Maintains amenities in and cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms and showers.
Assists in organizing clinics and private swimming lessons for members as directed by the Swimming Pool Manager or instructors.
Enforces rules of conduct at the pool.
Checks first aid supplies and reports needed items.
Organizes and monitors pool games at all times; suggests pool-side games.
Places rescue tube and ring buoy on the lifeguard chair in the morning; returns these and all swimming aids and pool toys to the appropriate space when the pool closes.
Straightens the pool and cabana areas at the end of the day.
Maintains all necessary records determined by the Swimming Pool Manager.
Attends all meetings as directed by the Swimming Pool Manager.
Implements all pool safety equipment.
Performs required pool pre-opening duties.
Informs swimming pool manager about unresolved member or guest disruptions that could cause a safety problem.
Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Swimming Pool Manager.