Lifeguard I

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

 

A Lifeguard is responsible for the general supervision and safety of patrons at the Iredell County Recreation Center and responding to emergencies. Lifeguards are superior swimmers who are able to give advice on water safety to patrons, conduct swift water rescues and control unruly behavior if necessary.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS

Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the water.

Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

Able to act quickly and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.

Present professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer service.

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Properly maintain facility cleanliness 

Enforce facility rules 

Prepare and maintain appropriate activity reports.

Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.

Able to follow routine verbal and written instructions.

 

 

 

 

RECRUITMENT SELECTION AND GUIDELINES

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

 

Ability to work on weekends and evenings

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Highly-skilled in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques

Strong knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedure and current CPR/First Aid certification

Ability to accurately prepare routine administrative paperwork

Excellent customer service skills

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Must be able to perform active work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.

 

Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, to operate a computer, and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

 

Exposure to pool chemicals, including chlorine

 

DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 

Two (2) or more years of Lifeguard experience preferred.

 

Have or obtain a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard/ CPR/ First Aid/ AED Certification:

• Swim 300 yards (12 laps). 
• 2 minute tread without using arms for support.
• Surface dive and recover a brick from at minimum 6 feet, and swim backwards the length of the pool to the wall in less than 1 minute 40 seconds. 
• Must be able to perform water rescues on victims of any weight and height.