Administrative Management, CPR Certification, First Aid, Maintenance - Pool, Recreation, Regulations, Training/Teaching, Water Quality Testing
Title: Lifeguard
Reports To: Pool Manager
Position Purpose: To maintain a constant vigil over all patrons of the pool while on duty.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Must hold a current Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification
- Must complete PRT preseason training
- A Water Test must be passed to qualify
- Must have current CPR training at the time they begin lifeguarding duties
Performance Responsibilities:
- Enforces the rules and regulations for the pool operation and for the conduct of bathers as set by the Recreation Department
- Teaches and assists teaching PRT swimming classes
- Maintains a constant vigil over patrons in assigned areas and performs rescue for persons in distress
- Renders first aid and CPR when necessary
- Performs pool maintenance as needed
- Attends all lifeguard training scheduled before and during the summer swim season
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Terms of Employment: As deternined by supervisor.
Evaluation:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of Support Service Personnel.
Significant associations:
The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.