Lifeguard

Job Summary
The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of patrons in a pool or lakefront facility by scanning and monitoring swim zones and preventing & responding to emergencies.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Duties
Include, but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Guard the pool or waterfront, maintaining appropriate zone coverage and adequate scanning.
• Enforce facility rules in order to prevent aquatic emergencies.
• Effectively participate in regular training and in-service sessions, demonstrating proper knowledge and mastery of lifeguard skills.
• Conduct or assist in swim testing procedures.
• Perform daily opening and closing tasks and checklists.
• Cleaning and organizing pool deck and equipment.
• Maintain a clean facility and swimming area.
• Perform rescues, and work as part of the rescue team in case of aquatic emergencies.
• Initiate and follow emergency procedures as outlined in the facility Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• Perform first aid and fill out appropriate paperwork.
• Place and remove lane lines or swim area demarcations.
• Conduct and properly document pool readings.
• Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the district’s safety program.
• Assist in set up and organization of the pool or beach office, and first aid locations.
• Field and answer patron questions to the best of their ability. Operate point-of-sale and check-in software when appropriate.
• Greet patrons and provide professional and positive customer service.