Location
Lake Mary, FL | United States
Job description
Start date: 5/11
End date: 9/3
Must have open availability and current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate required.
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The lifeguard is responsible for implementing and administering all water safety procedures and policies; supervising members, and guests in and around the swimming pool; ensuring the swimming pool and surrounding areas are safe and clean; and that all pool rules and regulations are followed.
POSITION FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
- Ensure all areas of the pool area are clean and maintained according to Club standards.
- Greet all members, guests, and employees in a warm, friendly, and service-oriented manner.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Club policy, as required by scheduling which may vary according to the needs of the Club.
- Perform required pool pre-opening duties.
- Always supervise and observe swimmers to ensure their safety.
- Vacuum pool bottom; empty automatic skimmer; skim bugs and other debris from the surface to prepare the pool for daily use.
- Administer care to swimmers’ minor injuries such as small cuts and bruises.
- Assist in organizing clinics and private swimming lessons for members and guests as directed by the Swimming Pool Manager or instructors.
- Follow detailed procedures and enforce rules of conduct at the pool to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Check first aid supplies and report needed items.
- Organize and monitor pool games; suggest pool-side activities and games.
- Place the rescue tube and ring buoy on the lifeguard chair in the morning; return these and all swimming aids and pool toys to the lifeguard locker when the pool closes.
- Straighten the pool areas at the end of the day.
- Maintain all necessary records determined by the Swimming Pool Manager.
- Attend all meetings as directed by the Swimming Pool Manager.
- Participate in pool safety programs and risk management.
- Informs swimming pool manager about an unresolved member or guest disruptions that could cause a safety problem.
- Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Swimming Pool Manager.
- Other duties may be assigned as business demands.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
- High school education or equivalent preferred.
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate required.
- American Red Cross Basic First Aid is preferred.
- Training on AED units and possession of a current Red Cross CPR card are required.
- Ability to swim laps and dive to the bottom of the pool.
- Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pool chemistry, rescue and surveillance techniques, CPR/AED and blood-borne pathogens.
- Strong member/guest service skills, high internal standards of quality and service.
- Demonstrated results-oriented and capable of working independently with minimal direction.
- Ability to perform a required role in emergency situations.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
- Requires the ability to push, pull, and safely lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to walk, stand, bend stretch, twist or reach, stoop, climb stairs, balance and/or crouch.
- Physical exertion over long periods of time.
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
- Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
- Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
- Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
- Must be effective in listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by members, guests, and employees.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work is performed in an outdoor setting in a busy, noisy environment.
- Some varied conditions are expected with exposure to often hot, heat/humidity, slippery and wet. Able to tolerate the smell of chlorine and frequent exposure to cleaning agents, fumes or airborne particles.
- Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays and extended hours as business dictates.
About HEATHROW COUNTRY CLUB: At Heathrow Country Club, there is a warm, gracious welcome waiting for you. A lush, green fairway with your name on it. A fine-dining restaurant holding your table ready. Also featuring The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes a Tom Fazio design, added to the fold in 2013, our product is unique to Central Florida, offering 36 Championship golf holes, dining, and a full aquatic, tennis and fitness facility!
Established over 35 years ago, Heathrow is one of Central Florida’s most prestigious private country clubs. Here, you’ll find towering oak-lined roads, endless sunshine, soft, warm breezes and extraordinary personal service. As one of only a few country clubs that boasts golf, tennis, aquatic, and fitness facilities, Heathrow is the ideal place for bettering your lifestyle.
Exclusive accommodations are a trademark of Heathrow County Club and The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes. Members quickly discover for themselves a rewarding atmosphere designed for play, relaxation, and renewal. Featuring 36 holes of championship golf, premier tennis, a sparkling 6 lane competitive-style swimming pool, unmatched athletic center, award-winning dining and a Grand Ballroom, there’s everything you could ever want, and then some. Heathrow and Legacy aren't merely a country club, but an extraordinary refuge dedicated to the art of living. It's a lifestyle.
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Salary
$12.5 - $14.5 per hour
