Lifeguard- The Club at Forest Ridge

## Description

A Lifeguard implements all water safety policies and procedures and supervises members and guests in and around the swimming pool. This position reports to the Swimming Pool Manager.

**SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Vacuums pool bottom; empties automatic skimmer; skims bugs and other debris from surface to prepare pool for daily use
• Supervises swimmers at all times to ensure their safety
• Tends to minor injuries such as small cuts and bruises of swimmers
• Maintains cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers
• Assists in organizing clinics and private swimming lessons for members as directed by the Swimming Pool Manager or Instructors
• Enforces rules of conduct
• Checks first aid inventory and reports shortages
• Sets pool equipment up at the beginning of the day and returns it to storage at the end of the day
• Straightens the pool and cabana areas at the end of the day
• Maintains all necessary records determined by the Swimming Pool Manager
• Attends all meetings as directed by the Swimming Pool Manager
• Contacts emergency medical personnel when a serious injury occurs

**REQUIRED SKILLS**

• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Knowledge of optimal swimming pool water chemistry, temperature, and cleanliness standards.
• Skilled swimmer.
• Attentiveness and awareness to the surrounding environment.
• Ability to enforce policies and procedures that contribute to safety.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS**

• Must be a skilled swimmer and able to pull weight through the water.
• Must be physically able to rescue someone drowning or injured in the water.
• Prolonged periods of being outdoors.

## Qualifications
**Required Skills**

• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Knowledge of optimal swimming pool water chemistry, temperature, and cleanliness standards.
• Skilled swimmer.
• Attentiveness and awareness to the surrounding environment.
• Ability to enforce policies and procedures that contribute to safety.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS**

• Must be a skilled swimmer and able to pull weight through the water.
• Must be physically able to rescue someone drowning or injured in the water.
• Prolonged periods of being outdoors.