Lifeguard - Red Oaks Waterpark

Oakland County • Madison Heights, MI

1d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Ready to make a difference while keeping the fun going at Oakland County water parks? Under limited supervision, you will help maintain a safe swimming environment using established techniques taught during initial and weekly in-service training. You will supervise water activities, enforce safety rules, respond to emergencies, and assist with general maintenance and cleaning.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old for waterparks and 18 years old for beaches and pass the four-day mandatory unpaid International Lifeguard Training Program that includes passing a three-part exam: physical condition, written and a hands-on practical.
• Must be proficient in and able to communicate effectively and verbally in the English language.
• Pass the employment physical established for this classification.
• Ability to complete 200 yard swim using crawl or breaststroke without resting.
• Feet first surface dive and retrieval of a 10 pound brick from a minimum depth of 8 feet.
• Treading water for 2 minutes without using arms (hands above water).
• Exit pool without use of ladder, steps or zero depth exit.
• Vision standard: 20/25 corrected or uncorrected vision and have near acuity, depth perception, ability to distinguish details closely and at a distance.
• Ability to listen, understand and distinguish sounds and speech and respond accordingly in the English language.
• Lifeguards must be able to perform rescue skills in the working environment and must be able to demonstrate the ability to work efficiently within the parameters of an established Emergency Action Plan.
• Lifeguards must be able to exit from a pool at any point without the use of ladders, steps or a zero-depth exit.
• Participating in the ILTP requires that lifeguard candidates be in good physical condition.
• Limitations that may present a health or safety hazard while participating in training should be communicated to the facility/instructor.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency and ability to communicate effectively and verbally in the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in other languages will be considered helpful in addition to the English language.

Responsibilities

• Supervise swimming and water activities to help ensure a safe environment for all patrons.
• Enforce safety rules and respond to emergency situations, including providing first aid and communicating with emergency personnel.
• Interact with patrons by answering questions and addressing concerns.
• Participate in weekly in-service training to maintain valid lifeguard license requirements.
• Assist with general maintenance and cleaning duties.
• Supervises and monitors the daily swimming and water activities.
• Enforces safety rules.
• Maintains and ensures a safe swimming environment for all Oakland County Parks patrons using established techniques.
• Interacts with patrons by answering questions and addressing patrons concerns.
• Actively participate in up to 4 hours of in-service training per month in order to maintain valid lifeguard license requirements.
• Provides general Customer Service by interacting with patrons in a courteous manner, answers inquiries regarding directions, operations, and emergency procedures.
• Handles emergency situations that may arise during open operations, including providing first aid as necessary and communicating effectively and verbally with emergency personnel.
• Situations may include water emergencies, emergencies created by violation of safety rules, emergencies involving missing persons, and lifesaving activities.
• Coordinate with emergency services, such as 911 and EMS/Fire personnel effectively and verbally.
• Also be able to effectively use provided warning services to control and assist patrons in emergency situations.
• Assists with the general maintenance of the water park equipment.
• May teach swim lessons to individuals of all ages.
• May be assigned to general cleaning duties which includes, but is not limited to; picking up loose litter, mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms and maintaining a 30 minute bathroom check, pulling trash bags, weeding, and sweeping.

Benefits

• We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters.
• At Oakland County, we offer a stable and supportive work environment, competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and generous education assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed