Monitors and assists swimmers • Enforces all pond and beach rules, follows all safety-related procedures • Provides basic first aid • Performs rescue if appropriate, calls for help, provides emergency care, interviews witnesses, and files reports • Attends regular in-service trainings • Maintains a high level of expertise and professionalism • Maintains proper attire, red lifeguard bathing suit, reports with provided shirt, whistle • Responsible for assisting in the execution of certain activities and events dealing with the water or waterfront • Responsible for forming and leading a water search and rescue when necessary • Responsible for learning the facilities layout of pond and the communications system in the event of an emergency • Befamiliar with phone locations, first aid stations, and information stations, etc. • A fun loving, enthusiastic personality • A tremendous work ethic • Confidence and positive presence in both group and one-on-one settings • A personality and character that exudes leadership, flexibility, trustworthiness, creativity, energy, inspiration, and positivity • A strong desire to lead by example • Working knowledge of aquatic facilities procedures and equipment • Thorough working knowledge of and ability to perform lifesaving techniques, CPR, and First Aid • Ability to swim • Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the public, including children and young adults, in a courteous and tactful manner, and to fairly and tactfully enforce facility rules and regulations.