Lifeguard

Peek'n PeakClymer, NY
Onsite

About The Position

Lifeguards are responsible for guest safety while using indoor/outdoor pools, hot tub room, fitness room, (2) tennis courts and locker rooms. We will train you to become a certified Red Cross Lifeguard. After successful completion of certification training additional compensation will be awarded.

Requirements

  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
  • Good decision-maker.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • Maintain personal physical endurance and agility necessary to perform job functions.
  • Must have the physical and mental conditions necessary to be able to properly and timely perform emergency rescue, as trained by ARC (American Red Cross) and AHA (American Heart Association).
  • Ability to follow andaccomplish technical and complex instructions and procedures.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent or a current student enrolled in high school or equivalent program; must be at least 16-years of age to meet ARC (American Red Cross) Certification Requirement
  • ARC (American Red Cross) Lifeguarding Certification Required
  • ARC (American Red Cross) First Aid Certification Required
  • ARC (American Red Cross) CPR/AED for the Professional Lifeguard Certification Required
  • Certification/Recertification will be offered in house by a licensed ARC (American Red Cross) trainer and participants must demonstrate ability to : Swim 300 yards consecutively (no time requirement – goggles allowed)
  • Complete a 10-pound object retrieval: Swim 20 yards, then dive 7-10 ft to retrieve 10-lb object. Return with object and exit pool without using ladder or steps in 1 minute and 40 seconds (no goggles)
  • Tread Water without using arms/hands for 2 minutes
  • Pass written test scoring at least 80%
  • Demonstrate competency in all required skills, activities, and skill scenarios.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior aquatics/lifeguarding experience strongly preferred
  • Lifeguard: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Maintain constant surveillance and visually scan assigned area of responsibility every 10 seconds.
  • Walk the area as required to monitor activities, provide instructions, and prevent accidents.
  • Caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards, enforce pool rules and regulations.
  • Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning by performing skills including, but not limited to: aquatic rescue, First Aid, CPR and contact of emergency medical services.
  • Respond to all other illness and injury incidents around the entire pool facility immediately and appropriately.
  • Demonstrate a firm, fair, consistent and courteous attitude in order to gain the respect and cooperation of the public.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and orderly pool including: Deck, Aquatics Desk, Locker Rooms and Restroom facilities.
  • Report any unsafe conditions/equipment to supervisor or facilities manager immediately.
  • Perform pool chemical checks at designated times and keep accurate records of pool usage, chemical levels, pool closures etc.
  • Rotate between lifeguarding duty and aquatics desk as required.
  • While working at Aquatics Desk, register guests and handle cash / merchandise transactions as outline in Resort or Company policies.
  • Attend and participate in all Mandatory Staff Meetings and Training's.
  • Cooperate / communicate with team members and adhere to rules / regulations to ensure successful operation of the pool facility.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding by uniform requirements.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
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