Lifeguard

Position Summary:

The Lifeguard is responsible for guarding their area of responsibility, responding to any level of incident around the entire facility, enforcing our rules fairly and politely, checking and maintaining pool chemicals, being responsive to member and guest requests, and other tasks assigned by the Director of Aquatics and Lead Aquatics Staff.

Essential Functions:

• Scan their area of responsibility every 10 seconds.
• Respond to any and all illness and injury incidents around the entire facility, including performing

First Aid, CPR, and other Lifeguarding skills.

• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly pool, deck, Aquatics Office, and Locker rooms.
• Perform pool chemical checks at designated times.
• Keep accurate records of pool usage, chemical levels, pool closures, etc.
• Enforce pool rules and promote Aquatic Programming.
• Attend all Mandatory Staff Meetings and Trainings.

Other Functions:

• Work together as a team with other Aquatics Staff and other departments.
• Be the club "goodwill" ambassador and greet and assist members and guests.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding by uniform requirements and

upholding our Customer Service expectations.

Specific Certifications/skills:

• Lifeguard certification
• Communication skills, customer service oriented

Working Conditions:

• Outdoor Environment with little temperature control

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 45 pounds
• Swim 300 yards non-stop
• Perform all skills required for Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR skills

This position is contingent upon completion and clearance of a background fingerprint assessment.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and, when possible, to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between JSV and its employees.