Oglebay Outdoor Pool Lifeguard

Wheeling Park Commission • Wheeling, WV

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Monitors activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents. Provides assistance to swimmers by performing the following duties:

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Must be a certified Lifeguard or successfully obtain the certification prior to working a shift.
• Must be available to work all of pool season, including holidays--from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
• Schedule includes day, evening, and weekends. Lifeguards should expect to work consistent weekends.

Responsibilities

• Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas.
• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid, completes accident reports completely and accurately.
• Maintains order in splash pad area and main pool; enforces all facility rules.
• Inspects facilities for cleanliness.
• Reports anything that appears unsafe to pool supervisor and/or manager immediately.
• Stays alert of signals from other guards.
• Determines chlorine content and pH value of water with water testing kit.
• Checks chlorine level on computer and matches with a manual reading.
• Clears all swimmers from the water during an electrical storm.
• Takes surveys of the bottom of the swimming and wading areas at closing time and between each change of activity.
• Attends regularly scheduled drill meetings.
• Maintains proper protective equipment for stations; ensures first-aid equipment is in good condition.
• Assists pool attendants in cleaning pool area throughout the day and at closing time.
• Lines pool benches properly at the end of the day.
• Checks restrooms and changing areas regularly for cleanliness.
• Operates the pool vacuum.
• Works as a cashier.
• May work in the pool refreshment stand.
• Helps set up & tear down birthday parties.
• Interacts with the public with a cheerful and positive attitude, solves guest problems and complaints in a proper manner, and maintains harmonious working relationships with fellow employees.

What This Job Offers

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