Job Description

Aquatic Facility Lifeguard

Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Essential Functions

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competence and satisfactory performance of these duties. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Ensures the safety of customers at Waterloo Pool by visually scanning all areas of the facility, determining whether customers are in distress, performing in water rescues and/or assisting when necessary, providing first aid to customers when appropriate.
2. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
3. Always presents professional appearance and attitude and maintains a high standard of customer service.
4. Performs various cleaning and maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
5. Prepares and maintains appropriate records and reports.
6. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
7. Performs the job in a safe manner and in compliance with policies, procedures, work and safety rules and the employee handbook.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

1. Lifeguarding skills
2. Knowledge of customer service practices.
3. Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.
4. Ability to understand & follow simple oral and/or written instructions.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff.
6. Ability to follow directions.
7. Ability to be punctual and maintain consistent attendance.
8. Ability to recognize patrons in danger.

Nothing in this job description limits management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum required qualifications

• Must have or be pursuing a high school diploma/GED
• Must be at least 15 years old
• Current Lifeguard Certification including First Aid, CPR and AED
• Accomplished and demonstrable swimming abilities
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Physical and Work Environment

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee's supervisor or Employee Services.

• Frequent amounts of swimming, walking, standing and able to climb up and down the lifeguard stand.
• Ability to lift and/or carry objects ranging from 1-25 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or carry objects ranging from 25-50 pounds
• Ability to remove a victim from the water with the assistance of other staff.
• Frequently required to bend, climb, reach above head or below shoulder level
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and inclement weather when required
• Must be prepared to engage with patrons to establish a positive experience at Waterloo Pool.
• Always in proper, presentable, approved uniform.

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