Lifeguard

Meridian Hills Country Club Inc • Indianapolis, IN

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Meridian Hills Country Club is seeking a Lifeguard to join their Pool Department. The Club is a family-oriented facility with over 700 member families, recognized as a premier establishment in Indiana, offering exceptional social opportunities, amenities, and year-round gathering spaces. The Lifeguard's primary role is to implement water safety policies and procedures and supervise members and guests in and around the swimming pool.

Requirements

• Adequate knowledge of and training in pool chemistry, rescue and surveillance techniques, CPR/AED and blood-borne pathogens.
• Participates in pool safety programs and risk management.
• Employs only those methods and teaching techniques outlined and approved by the American Red Cross.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.
• Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.
• American Red Cross Basic First Aid required, training on AED units and possession of a current Red Cross CPR card.

Responsibilities

• Vacuums pool bottom; empties automatic skimmer; skims bugs and other debris from surface to prepare pool for daily use.
• Supervises, and observes, swimmers at all times to ensure their safety.
• Administers care to swimmers’ minor injuries such as small cuts and bruises.
• Maintains amenities in and cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers.
• Assists in organizing clinics and private swimming lessons for members as directed by the Swimming Pool Manager or instructors.
• Enforces rules of conduct at the pool.
• Checks first aid supplies and reports needed items.
• Organizes, and monitors, pool games at all times; suggests pool-side games.
• Places rescue tube and ring buoy on the lifeguard chair in the morning; returns these and all swimming aids and pool toys to the lifeguard locker when the pool closes.
• Straightens the pool and cabana areas at the end of the day.
• Maintains all necessary records determined by the Swimming Pool Manager.
• Attends all meetings as directed by the Swimming Pool Manager.
• Implements all pool safety equipment.
• Performs required pool pre-opening duties.
• Informs swimming pool manager about unresolved member or guest disruptions that could cause a safety problem.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Swimming Pool Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed