Lifeguard - Seasonal

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System•Winnebago, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. Will be working nights and weekends, which may include holidays. Maintain safe swimming conditions and watch over children, families, adults in the pool.

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Must be able to pass a lifeguard certification test within two (2) months of hire.
Must have or be able to obtain within two (2) months certifications in CPR and First Aid.
Be able to respond to emergency situations such as accidents, injuries, and disruptive behaviors of youth and adults.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary, when implementing program plans.
Must be in good physical condition and capable of all physical requirements.
Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguard techniques.
An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, polices, and procedures.
Leadership and public relations.
Ability to work with people of all ages.
Must be reliable, punctual and able to perform job duties independently.
Certified lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, and AED
Must attend all meetings and training courses as directed by Director.
Participate in regular in-service training sessions.
Normal to heavy work which includes the ability to lift 50lbs or more.
Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
Manual dexterity with cooperative range of motion of all extremities; including neck, fingers, hands, wrists, elbows, arms, shoulders, waist, legs, hips, knee joints, ankles, and feet is required.
While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
Reading, writing, calculating
Above average social interaction skills
Reasoning/Analysis
Good computer skills, knowledgeable in database applications, word processing, and graphic layout.
Works with minimal to no supervision
Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.
All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

Responsibilities

Serve as a lifeguard for the community pool
Application of proper lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques.
Instruct swim lessons and/or water exercise programs.
Maintain safe and clean all wellness center areas including the pool, locker rooms, and surrounding grounds if necessary.
Enforce pool/spa policies.
Responsible for data collecting regarding each activity/event, number of participants and able to furnish a monthly statistical and narrative report.
Complete records and reports.
Inspect the facility daily and report unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor
Participate in regular in-service training sessions
Exercise regularly to maintain fitness level (strength and endurance).
Adhere to and enforce WPHD policies and procedures.
Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor