Pool Lifeguard

The Boca Raton • Boca Raton, FL

55d • $20 - $21

About The Position

The Pool Lifeguard maintains patron safety through continuous surveillance and prompt response to emergencies. The role provides emergency care and treatment until emergency medical services arrive, maintains a professional appearance and high standard of customer service, and helps keep the facility clean and safe. The lifeguard prepares activity reports, may supervise equipment such as water slides when assigned, and performs other related duties as directed. The position involves substantial physical activity in an outdoor setting and requires self-motivation and the ability to maintain focus and composure under pressure.

Requirements

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Skill in applying lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
• High school diploma required.
• Six months of experience required.
• CPR certification, First Aid certification, and lifeguard certification required; candidates must be able to obtain or currently hold CPR certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to walk or stand to a significant degree, and to reach, handle, feel, talk, hear, and see.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a lifeguard in a beach or pool operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons and respond immediately and appropriately to emergencies.
• Provide emergency care and treatment as required until emergency medical services arrive.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude and provide a high standard of customer service.
• Perform assigned maintenance duties to help maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate activity reports.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Supervise the use of other equipment, such as water slides, when assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED