Lifeguard

Blue Water Hospitality Group, LLC•Berlin, MD

About The Position

The lifeguard position ensures the safety of pool and waterpark patrons and assists with aquatic programs and pool operations. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Facility Manager. Must be safety-minded and focused Strong attention to detail Must work well under pressure and in high-stress situations Must be able to stay focused on a task for long periods; be alert Excellent communication skills

Requirements

Must be safety-minded and focused
Strong attention to detail
Must work well under pressure and in high-stress situations
Must be able to stay focused on a task for long periods; be alert
Excellent communication skills
Must possess a valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate and American Red Cross First Aid certificate or other comparable certification.
Must be certified in American Red Cross Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer or become certified within 30 days of employment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, swimming, and climbing all day.
The employee must frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Safeguards and regulates the conduct of pool and waterpark patrons.
Enforces park policies, rules, and regulations.
Rescues patrons and performs appropriate follow-up procedures, including the proper use of equipment in the performance of first aid.
Respond quickly, intelligently, and decisively by establishing emergency and accident procedures.
Must be alert and actively seek to prevent accidents and eliminate risk.
Must administer CPR and first aid as appropriate per accident protocols.
Provides written reports on all accidents.
Maintains properly updated safety requirements.
Attends in-service training and instructs certain skills to staff.
Provides customer service to patrons, including handling customer conflict and complaints, as necessary.
Performs work safely by departmental safety procedures.
Operate equipment safely and report unsafe work conditions or practices to the supervisor.
Communicate with patrons professionally and courteously to answer questions, resolve conflicts and enforce park policies and rules.
Performs other duties as assigned
Provides regular and reliable attendance