Lifeguard - Full-Time
About The Position
A Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of swimmers and guests at OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park. The role involves monitoring pool activities, enforcing safety rules, responding to emergencies, performing rescues, and providing first aid, CPR, and AED interventions when necessary. Lifeguards maintain a vigilant watch over aquatic areas, inspect safety equipment and pool conditions, and work with team members to help create a safe and enjoyable environment. They also communicate with guests and staff, maintain clean and organized pool areas, understand and follow Emergency Action Plan procedures, and assist with crowd control during emergencies. The position requires strong swimming ability, stamina, sustained alertness, communication and teamwork skills, and customer service skills. Lifeguards must be at least 16 years old and pass a Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED certification course at the beginning of employment. The role involves variable hours and tasks, shift work, responding to schedule changes, and potentially covering shifts on short notice.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must pass a Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED certification course at the beginning of employment.
- Strong swimming skills and physical stamina.
- Ability to remain alert and focused for extended periods.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Ability to handle emergency situations calmly.
- Ability to adjust to varied hours, schedule changes, and shift coverage needs.
Responsibilities
- Continuously observe swimmers and pool areas to ensure guest safety and enforce facility rules.
- Respond quickly to swimmers in distress and perform water rescues as needed.
- Provide first aid, CPR, and AED interventions during medical emergencies.
- Regularly inspect and maintain lifesaving equipment and pool facilities.
- Keep pool areas clean and organized to maintain a safe environment.
- Give guests clear instructions and information and promote safe swimming practices.
- Understand and follow Emergency Action Plan procedures to handle facility emergencies.
- Assist with crowd control during emergencies.
- Follow hotel safety, security, and emergency procedures and promptly report potential security risks or hazardous conditions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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