Aquatics-Lifeguard-Certified

City of Raleigh North Carolina•Raleigh, NC

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring the safety of aquatic facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. This position MUST fulfill the duties of a lifeguard. Make regular inspections of the pool and its equipment to ensure that their condition is safe and sanitary. This position requires physical movement and working in both indoor and outdoor settings, including all types of weather conditions.

Requirements

Applicants for this position should be well-rounded, organized, and self-starters.
Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
Applicants must understand facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures.
Must be enthusiastic about working with all populations, display personal maturity, have great communication and customer service skills, and have confidence in dealing with conflict resolution.
Ability to speak, write, etc. in English fluently.
Consistently communicate through multiple devices such as phones, computers, and radios with patrons, co-workers, and supervisory staff.
Applicants must have access to reliable transportation to commute to the facility or facilities served.
Applicant must be at least 15 years of age to apply.
Applicants will reflect the ability to effectively work as part of a team in a fast-paced, active recreational setting.
Applicants will demonstrate a concern for and awareness of all established safety protocols, for themselves, their colleagues, and the public
Must have current: American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid [American Red Cross preferred; other agencies acceptable upon review].

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide proper surveillance of the facility and patrons.
Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.
Ensure the safety of aquatic facility participants, spectators, and staff by recognizing and responding to emergencies, providing first aid and lifesaving care in case of injury or sudden illness.
Report unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions and behaviors to the supervisor.
Identify hazardous conditions and eliminate or minimize them to ensure safety.
Maintain a clean, neat, and organized pool area and locker rooms.
Perform routine custodial care and maintenance of the facility and pool, including tasks such as vacuuming, collecting trash, and hanging life jackets.
Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and place equipment on the pool deck in preparation for daily operations.
Attend and participate in assigned meetings, training, orientations, and evaluations.
Exercise regularly to maintain fitness levels (strength and endurance).
Call swimmers out of the water during electrical storms and/or torrential rains.
Maintain responsibility for accurately completing accident reports.
Report to the assigned lifeguard station to provide patron surveillance for the designated zone of coverage.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and the public, including tactful and courteous rule enforcement, with a commitment to superior customer service.
Assist users of the aquatic facility by providing information related to regulations and standards of conduct.
Retain information about site amenities, fees, and upcoming programs and events to meet the needs of aquatic patrons.
Remain current in all required certifications and trainings, including but not limited to American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR (once acquired).
Be responsible for additional similar or related duties as assigned.