Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, WV
posted 12 days ago
About the position
The Student Lifeguard position involves supervising the activities of swimmers by enforcing rules and regulations. The lifeguard is responsible for warning swimmers of improper activities or hazards, rescuing persons in distress or in danger of drowning, and providing rescue breathing, CPR, and First Aid. The lifeguard must notify the Aquatic Coordinator of any accidents, rescues, or other pertinent information. Additionally, the lifeguard is expected to successfully and positively perform within work team dynamics, including a willingness to cover shifts in other areas of the building. Attendance at all scheduled shifts and in-service training is mandatory. The lifeguard will also maintain attendance and activity records and complete required reports, as well as assist in cleaning and maintaining the pool, locker rooms, and related areas and facilities.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the activities of swimmers by enforcing rules and regulations.
- Warn swimmers of improper activities or hazards.
- Rescue persons in distress or in danger of drowning and provide rescue breathing, CPR and First Aid.
- Notify the Aquatic Coordinator of any accidents, rescues, or other pertinent information.
- Successfully and positively perform within work team dynamics, including willingness to cover shifts in other areas of the building.
- Attend all scheduled shifts and in-service training.
- Maintain attendance and activity record and complete required reports.
- Assist in cleaning and maintaining the pool, locker rooms, and related areas and facilities.
Requirements
- Current accredited professional rescuer CPR and First aid/Lifeguard certification
- Must be a registered/enrolled student in good standing
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Nice-to-haves
- Certified Water Safety Instructor
- Certified Pool Operator
- Experience in a similar aquatic setting
