Lifeguard

City of Whitewater•Whitewater, WI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Lifeguards are responsible for guarding the lives of pool patrons through effective pool surveillance, scanning, rule enforcement and responding to emergencies. The Lifeguard works and communicates with other WAFC employees, professional staff, pool patrons, and the general public. Get Certified with Us! August Course Monday, August 10 - 11:00AM-5:00PM Tuesday, August 11 - 11:00AM-5:00PM Wednesday, August 12 - 11:00AM-5:00PM Friday, August 14 - 11:00AM-5:00PM

Requirements

Must be 16 years of age or older.
Current Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, AED certification required and/or willing to obtain.
Knowledge of water safety principles.
Skill in providing necessary emergency care.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in verbal and written form and to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees, department professionals, staff, customers and the general public.
Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
Ability to understand, follow and perform duties as required of emergency action plan and to swim 500 yards.
Maintain a positive behavior and professional demeanor at all times; address resident and customer concerns in a helpful, courteous manner.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report all unsafe activities or conditions to supervisor.

Responsibilities

Maintains a presence with proper apparel and equipment.
Provides for safety of the public by maintaining an alert and ready position while scanning and is prepared to act in an emergency
Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in identified zones.
Understands and able to demonstrate proper water safety principles.
Provides necessary emergency response care and treatment.
Follows proper Lifeguard change procedures.
Enforces rules in a polite, firm, consistent manner
Follows and enforces the policies and procedures outlined in the Aquatics Manual.
Has knowledge of the emergency action plan.
Provides necessary saves, first aid and/or CPR and AED use according to established procedures.
Reports issues to Head Guard, and assists in documenting issues.
Logs appropriate training and in-service hours
Reports hazards or issues to Head Guard/Aquatics Coordinator
Assists with maintenance, cleaning and general care of facility, pool deck and equipment.
Ensures COVID-19 prevention and safety protocols are followed, including, but not limited to, sanitizing equipment, social distancing, and mask wearing as required.
Assists with pool activities and concession stand when needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.