Lifeguard

City of Moab•Moab, UT

6d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safety and supervision of patrons at the Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center. Lifeguards must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position, including but not limited to supervising the conduct of patrons to prevent unsafe conditions and behavior, responding to accidents or situations in or out of the water and providing first aid, CPR, and other assistance as necessary, participating in the record keeping of accidents and rescues, helping keep the Aquatic Center clean and uncluttered, helping maintain pool areas by putting in/taking out lane lines, cleaning decks, covering and uncovering the pools, and removing all unnecessary equipment from the pool areas, reporting unsafe conditions to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner, establishing and maintaining positive relations with patrons by conducting oneself in a professional manner and being dressed in proper uniform, assisting and supporting patrons in a positive and productive manner, responding to questions and/or concerns of patrons in a prompt fashion, and handling rule violators tactfully. The role also involves establishing and maintaining effective working relations with personnel and management, attending all staff meetings and in-service training sessions, assisting other lifeguards and area personnel as necessary, staying aware of other lifeguard chairs and areas of responsibility, providing input for Aquatic area planning, and discussing areas of concern with appropriate personnel. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years of age
Must hold current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Standard First Aid and CPR
Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and patrons

Responsibilities

Supervise the conduct of patrons to prevent unsafe conditions and behavior
Strictly and tactfully enforce rules, regulations, policies, and ordinances governing the conduct of patrons using the Facility
Respond to accidents or situations in or out of the water and provide first aid, CPR, and other assistance as necessary
Participate in the record keeping of accidents and rescues
Help keep the Aquatic Center clean and uncluttered
Help maintain pool areas by putting in/taking out lane lines, cleaning decks, covering and uncovering the pools, and removing all unnecessary equipment from the pool areas
Report unsafe conditions to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner
Establish and maintain positive relations with patrons
Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be dressed in proper uniform
Assist and support patrons in a positive and productive manner
Respond to questions and/or concerns of patrons in a prompt fashion
Handle rule violators tactfully
Establish and maintain effective working relations with personnel and management
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 areas of concern with appropriate personnel
Other duties as assigned