Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide lifeguard services and monitor swimming pool activities to maintain a safe, healthy and controlled environment for guests; enforce and assure guest compliance with pool rules, regulations and policies. Prepare pool for all activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide lifeguard services and monitor swimming pool activities to maintain a safe, healthy and controlled environment for guests; observe Natatorium pool activities in accordance with established guidelines, policies and procedures.

2. Enforce and assure guest compliance with pool use, diving board, lap swimming and other applicable rules, regulations and policies; respond to complaints from guests, staff and others; report incidents and guest behavior problems to appropriate authority.

3. Observe and control behavior of guests in the pool and surrounding area in accordance with approved policies and procedures; assure guests remain in authorized areas of pool.

4. Identify pool health and safety issues, threats and incidents; enter pool and swim to rescue and retrieve guests as needed; utilize rescue tube; inspect and assure proper operating condition of rescue equipment.

5. Respond to emergency situations in accordance with established policies and procedures; administer first aid to guests as necessary.

6. Greet and provide general information and assistance to pool guests; assure nonstudents in pool area are authorized visitors.

7. Monitor and assess equipment and activities for safety concerns; make adjustments as necessary to assure security, safety and well-being of swimming pool guests.

8. Maintain routine records and logs related to trainings and assigned activities; prepare medical and incident forms as needed.

9. Install and remove lap lanes as needed; assist in setting up for and cleaning up after swim meets.

10. Assemble chair lift for guests as needed; assist guests with entering the pool as required.

11. Maintain pool, locker rooms and other facilities in a neat clean and orderly condition; pick up and dispose of trash; hose down deck.

12. Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate.

13. Attend and participate in various meetings and in-services as assigned.

14. Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and hear. The employee is required to have dexterity of hands and fingers. The employee is required to sit and stand for extended periods of time. The employee must perform assigned duties which require bending, kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. The employee will be required to push/pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must be able to swim at least 200 yards of freestyle/breaststroke without stopping, retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the diving well, must be able to tread water continuously for at least 2 minutes and be able to climb out of the pool without the use of the stairs or ladder.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The incumbent must be 15 years old, age 16 is preferred; must be able to swim 200 yards nonstop using freestyle or breast stroke, tread water for continuously for at least 2 minutes, retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the diving well, and be able to climb out of the pool without the use of the stairs or ladders. Incumbent must be knowledgeable in rescue skills, CPR, First Aid and AED. The employee must have strong oral and written communication skills. Incumbents must possess knowledge of the aspects, methods, practices, procedures, equipment and terminology used in assigned field. Incumbents must possess an International Lifeguard Training Program license.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Wayne, IN 46802: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Lifeguard: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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