Lifeguard- Seasonal

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System•Winnebago, NE

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About The Position

Responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patron by preventing and responding to emergencies. Will be working nights and weekends, which may include holidays. Maintain safe swimming conditions and watch over children, families, adults in the pool.

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Must be able to pass a lifeguard certification test within two (2) months of hire.
Must have or be able to obtain within two (2) months certifications in CPR and First Aid.
Be able to respond to emergency situations such as accidents, injuries, and disruptive behaviors of youth and adults.
Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays if necessary when implementing program plans.
Must be in good physical condition and capable of all physical requirements.
Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguard techniques.
An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, polices, and procedures.
Leadership and public relations.
Ability to work with people of all ages.
Must be reliable, punctual and able to perform job duties independently.
All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.
Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the WPHD core mission, vision, and values.
Serve as a lifeguard for the community pool
Application of proper lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques.
Instruct swim lessons and/or water exercise programs.
Maintain safe and clean all wellness center areas including the pool, locker rooms, and surrounding grounds if necessary.
Enforce pool/spa policies.
Responsible for data collecting regarding each activity/event, number of participants and able to furnish a monthly statistical and narrative report.
Complete records and reports.
Inspect the facility daily an report unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor
Participate in regular in service training sessions
Exercise regularly to maintain fitness level (strength and endurance).
Adhere to and enforce WPHD policies and procedures.
Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor
Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.