Lifeguard

Cottonwood Heights Parks and Recreation•Cottonwood Heights, UT

58d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring the safety of patrons in and around the pool. Monitor swimmers, enforce safety rules, and respond to accidents or situations requiring assistance. Maintain cleanliness of the pool area and decks and ensure that all hazards are removed. Monitor chemicals in pools. Complete safety reports and records as required and ensures that positive relations are maintained with the public. The position requires good human relations skills. Attentiveness, responsibility, strong swimming abilities, and skill in using effective water rescue and life saving techniques are necessary for the successful execution of this position. Basic skills in CPR, rescue breathing, and other basic first aid techniques are also necessary.

Requirements

Current American Red Cross First Aid, American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Lifeguard Training Certification.
Able to pass Center prepared swim test.
Approved Criminal Background Investigation if over 18 years of age.
Working knowledge of lifesaving techniques including backboard rescue.
At least 16 years old (Junior Lifeguard – 15 years old).
Forty hours of lifeguard training and four hours of shadow lifeguarding.
Nine hours of CPR training.
Three hours of First Aid training.
Strong swimming and life-saving abilities.
Good human relations and communications skills.
Ability to work with a team.
Problem solving skills.
Alert, attentive, and responsible.

Responsibilities

Supervise swimmers in the pool and on decks. Notices and is aware of each patron’s swimming ability and the amount of supervision they need.
Enforce rules and regulations of the Center. Report safety problems and hazards to appropriate personnel.
Provide first aid, CPR, and assistance in and out of the water as necessary.
Prepare records, accident reports, and other administrative paperwork. Complete first aid forms, fills in first aid check-off sheet weekly, and make nightly notes. Fill out location sheet for water rescues.
Maintain pool area by putting in and taking out lane lines, cleaning decks, covering and uncovering the pool, and cleaning drains. Remove all unnecessary equipment from the pool area.
Check and record pool chemicals to determine appropriate levels.
Assist and support patrons in a positive and productive manner.
Respond to questions and concerns promptly.
Stay alert and attentive constantly while on duty.
Handle safety violators tactfully.
Attend all staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
Assist other lifeguards and area personnel as necessary. Stay aware of other lifeguard chairs and areas of responsibility.
Provide input for Aquatic area planning. Discuss problems and concerns in Team Leader meetings.
Keep management well informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
Take written/physical tests as required.
Stay current in all required safety certifications and updates.
Attend all scheduled aquatic in-service training sessions.
Maintain required swimming fitness levels.