Lifeguard (Open Until Filled)

City of Columbia•Columbia, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: This is skilled water-safety work involved in the operation and programs associated with aquatics facility. Responsible for safeguarding patrons. Work involves the prevention of injury or loss of life at aquatics facilities for swimming by performing water rescue and prevention techniques, first aid, and CPR. Duties also include a variety of maintenance tasks.

Requirements

Knowledge of Lifesaving techniques and procedures
Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies
Ability to accept instructions from those in a supervisory role, and accept constructive feedback
Ability to concentrate on tasks in the presence of distractions
Ability to work with public and have excellent oral communication skills
Ability to manually move, lift, carry or push heavy objects
Ability to climb in and out of pool and up and down ladders
Ability to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important information.
Lifeguard Training Certification, CPR & First Aid

Responsibilities

Maintain the safety of the patrons in and around the pool
Perform First Aid and CPR when required
Communicate and enforce all regulations and pool rules in a personable and professional manner
Communicate any potentially dangerous elements of the facility to the Pool Manager
Attend all scheduled staff meetings
Test the water, record results and report imbalances to the supervisor
Handle all incidents in a manner appropriate to training
Complete all injury reports in timely manner
Observe and monitor the assigned area in rotation to prevent accidents and injuries
Aid the pool manager and head lifeguard in every way necessary to keep the pool facility running smoothly
Report promptly at assigned time of duty and remain on duty status until the designated shift has been completed
Enforce the City of Columbia Swimming Pool rules and regulations and adhere to the policies of the facility and aid in controlling the behavior of those patrons who use the facility. (Remind patrons of pool rules when necessary in a polite, firm manner, and contact management if necessary.)
Maintain positive public relations at the swimming pool
Document and reports all disciplinary problems and accidents to the Manager or Head Lifeguard
Custodial duties in maintaining a clean facility including but not limited to bathrooms, trash picked up in and outside of facility, etc.
Inform the Manager or Head Lifeguard when supplies are needed and if equipment needs repaired
Attend all scheduled staff meetings and trainings
Work effectively with staff; and work effectively and courteously with pool patrons and the general public.