Lifeguard - Year Round

CCPRCarmel, IN
Onsite

About The Position

This position's principle duty is to provide a safe environment for all guests. Lifeguards need to ensure safety of guests of Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation by preventing and responding to emergencies, enforcing policies and procedures, while demonstrating exemplary customer service.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 15 years of age.
  • Required to possess current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, including First Aid, CPR/AED, and prefer Emergency Oxygen.
  • Successful completion of the Monon Community Center Lifeguard Skills Test.
  • Must pass a background check that encompasses national, state and local searches upon hire and throughout employment.
  • Ability to see, talk, and hear to fulfill job duties.
  • Ability to swim, stand, walk, kneel, bend over, use hands & feet, climb, and balance.
  • Specific vision abilities required by the lifeguard are close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and focusing ability.
  • Able to work within moderate to loud environments associated with indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
  • The lifeguard should be able to identify various sounds such as cries for help and splashing.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and be able to handle heavier loads in an emergency.
  • Able to stay in a level of physical conditioning sufficient enough to complete monthly in-service skills and training goals as defined by management.
  • Work in swimming pool environment, including humidity, cold, rain, extreme heat and sun, and within moderate to loud sounds.
  • Able to maintain mental alertness and focus for periods exceeding one hour.
  • Effectively enforce applicable safety and health regulations.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, participants, instructors and the general public.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to give and understand oral instructions

Nice To Haves

  • prefer Emergency Oxygen certification

Responsibilities

  • Supervises pool and surrounding areas to ensure guest safety.
  • Maintains surveillance of guests in the facility; acts immediately, appropriately and calmly to secure safety of guests in the event of emergency.
  • Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
  • Responds and provides CPR and first aid for emergencies at the MCC facilities, in a calm and professional manner.
  • Assists in implementing Emergency Action Plan.
  • Secures all facilities upon closing and other periods where there will be no supervision by lifeguards.
  • Completes all required reports and paperwork in the time required by report or paperwork.
  • Responsible for the safety and satisfaction of every guest at the MCC.
  • Provides reliable attendance and is punctual to ensure the pools are staffed.
  • Exhibits respect, honesty, open communication, and commitment to the success of all aquatics and Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation teammates and guests.
  • Enforces CCPR rules consistently among all guests.
  • Ensures that all equipment malfunctions are reported immediately.
  • Ensures that all hazardous conditions are reported immediately.
  • Responds to questions and needs of guests and management.
  • Ensures all areas within aquatics are well maintained and cleaned, including grounds, restrooms, locker rooms, and concession area.
  • Effectively works within a group setting to ensure safety of patrons.
  • Attends all MCC trainings including (but not limited to): in-service trainings and organizational meetings.
  • Completes other assignments as indicated by Recreation Services Manager or his/her designee.
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