Lifeguard

Suntree Country Club Inc•Melbourne, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Suntree Country Club is seeking a positive, energetic, experienced, and highly capable professional who will ensure swimmers' safety in the pool area and administer first aid or lifesaving techniques when needed. The Lifeguard will report to the Assistant Events Director/Events Director. Established in 1975 Suntree Country Club is a private, member-owned country club built exclusively for the enjoyment, relaxation, and fellowship of its members, their families, and guests. The beautifully landscaped estate offers 36 holes of championship golf and a state-of-the-art short-game practice facility. Additionally, members enjoy a 13 court racquets complex that includes pickleball, and a beautiful pool with a poolside bar. Food service is handled through 2 large, multi-function clubhouses, multiple kitchens, bars, private meeting rooms and exercise facilities.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Must possess the following certificates from the American Red Cross or other equivalent agency; lifeguard training, CPR, AED, and first aid.
Must be a skilled swimmer and able to pull their weight through the water.
Must be physically able to rescue someone drowning or injured in the water.
Ability to spend time outdoors and tolerate a variety of weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, or squatting at eye level with children.

Responsibilities

Implements all water safety policies and procedures; supervises members and guests in and around the swimming pool.
Open the pool each day and close it down each evening depending on your scheduled hours.
Skims bugs and other debris from surface to prepare pool for daily use.
Monitor pool-related activities closely throughout your shift.
Identify a safety issue and report them to the Director of Events immediately.
Enforces the rules of conduct.
Monitors weather reports closely to ensure the safety of members and guests.
Direct swimmers out of the pool in hazardous conditions.
Administers to minor injuries such as small cuts and bruises of swimmers.
Checks the first aid supplies and reports needed items.
Organizes and monitors pool games at all times; suggests poolside games.
Places rescue tube and ring buoy on the lifeguard chair and backboard in plain view of patrons in the morning and at the end of the day; returns these and all swimming aids and pool toys to the lifeguard locker.
Organize the pool, pool deck, and cabana room area at the end of your shift.
Maintains all necessary records determined by the Director of Events.
Attends all meetings as directed by Director of Events.
Must comply with all rules and regulations as stated in the Employee Handbook.
Must be willing to adhere to policies/procedures of the Club's ongoing Safety Committee.
Perform all other duties assigned by management.
Exposure to extreme heat and humidity.
Clean gutters and skimmers.