Location
Morgantown, WV | United States
Job description
Responsibilities:
- Maintain constant surveillance of members and guests in the facility
- Prevent accidents and maintain a safe environment by enforcing all rules and regulations
- Act immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of members and guests in the event of an emergency
- Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
- Always present a professional appearance and attitude
- Maintain a high standard of customer service
- Maintain appropriate activity reports
- Perform various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
- Perform pool operation duties such as vacuuming, chemical checks as assigned
- Attend regularly scheduled staff meeting and in service training
- Enforce all rules and regulations
- Maintain current certifications in lifeguard training, First Aid for the professional rescuer, and CPR for the professional rescuer
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Current nationally recognized Lifeguard Training Certifications that include first aid, AED, CPR for Professional Rescuer and First Aid, such as; American Red Cross, Ellis, or Starguard
- Previous lifeguard experience preferred
- Training is available for candidates who can pass the below skills evaluation
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical skills evaluation as follows:
- 300 yard swim using freestyle and breaststroke with proper breathing
- Swim 25 yards approach stroke, retrieve brick from deepest depth of pool, return holding onto brick with both hands to starting point and exit pool
Technical Competencies
- Basic computer application competency
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Professional Competencies
- Ability to perform all Lifeguard skills as required by American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program
- Ability to manage and monitor Aquatic Centers
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to all members and guests
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Work Environment
- Job is primarily performed in a pool environment
- Warm temperature and high humidity
- Proximity to chemicals and hazards
- Moderate to loud noise
Physical Demands
- Swimming skills required to attain and retain lifeguarding certification
- Vision that is 20/20 or correctable by lens or contacts
- Ability to lift 40 lbs
Centers is an equal opportunity employer.
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