Lifeguard (Part Time, Seasonal)

Oquirrh Recreation and Parks District•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Aquatics Safety Supervisor, help ensure the safety and supervision of the patrons in and around the Aquatic areas of the Fitness Center. Requirements ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES: Responsible for performing Lifeguard duties in an effective manner 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, rescues, water temperature, and water chemical testing Help keep the Fitness 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 Assume responsibility for maintaining positive relations with patrons Always 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 Responsible for establishing and maintaining 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

Requirements

At least 15 years of age
Certification in the following: Standard First Aid, CPR / AED For The Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Training and First Aid Training through a certifying agency approved by the District
Ability to pass a Center prepared water test
Ability to communicate effectively with patrons, supervisors, and other employees
Ability to hear average or normal conversations
Ability to have average, ordinary vision acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery. Depth perception and/or field of vision.
Alert, attentive, and responsible
Ability to be a team player
Willing and available to work early mornings, mid-day, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

Performing Lifeguard duties
Supervising the conduct of patrons
Enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and ordinances
Responding to accidents or situations and provide first aid, CPR, and other assistance
Participating in the record keeping of accidents, rescues, water temperature, and water chemical testing
Keeping the Fitness Center clean and uncluttered
Maintaining pool areas
Reporting unsafe conditions
Maintaining positive relations with patrons
Assisting and supporting patrons
Responding to questions and/or concerns of patrons
Handling rule violators tactfully
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
Staying aware of other lifeguard chairs and areas of responsibility
Providing input for Aquatic area planning
Discussing areas of concern with appropriate personnel
Other duties as assigned