Life Guard

General Responsibilities

• Maintain the pool area in a clean, orderly fashion while assuring all pool safety rules and regulations are enforced.
  
  

• Ensure that the water is clean and safe for guests at designated hours. Should service and maintain swimming pools.
• Maintain the proper chemical balance for the pool.
• Maintains the pH and chlorine values for good water quality.
• Maintain the pool and all water features using proper chemicals and cleaners.
• Maintain the pool pumps and filters.
• Maintain the pool area including cleaning of the deck and other maintenance tasks.
• Keep the work area clean and tidy at all times.
• Install and service water cleaning, filtering and purification equipment which is used for maintaining the pools.
• Respond to swimming pool related work orders in a timely, friendly and efficient manner to assess and repair non-functioning machinery or equipment.
• Carry out any reasonable duties as instructed by the Assistant Security Manager.
• Supervises swimming activities at the pool and ensure that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
• Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates pool emergency action plan as required.
• Instructs or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.
• Open the pool each day and close it down each evening, depending on schedule and hours
• Monitor pool-related activities closely throughout shift and identify any safety issues
• Direct swimmers out of the pool in hazardous conditions
• Monitor weather reports closely to ensure safety of guests
• Organize and oversee pool parties
• Maintain a clean environment in and around the pool
• Provide assistance to patrons when appropriate or necessary
  
  

• Previous experience as a Lifeguard preferred
• Certification in CPR First Aid required
• Certification as a Lifeguard required
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times