Lifeguard

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Responsibilities
Responsible as a swimming pool lifeguard to perform rescue work, promptly renders CPR or emergency first aid, and calls for medical assistance as necessary. Supervises swimmers for safety and crowd control. Enforces safety and pool regulations. Promptly reports safety hazards to supervisor. Completes incident reports and assists in maintaining routine documents and reports. Responsible for the cleanliness of the buildings and grounds at the pool areas. Responsible for vacuuming, skimming, and routine pool maintenance. May operate water pumps and control chemical additives to ensure pool
water meets specified standards. May apply disinfectant to showers, floors, and decks.  May check I.D. cards for authorized patrons and collect usage fees, if applicable. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
-Must have an approved and current nationally recognized certification as a lifeguard as well as basic first aid and CPR certification.
-National and state background checks are required for positions that involve working with youth programs.
-As a condition of employment, the selected individual will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer program.

Qualifications
Six months experience as a pool lifeguard preferred. Must have an approved and current nationally recognized certification as a lifeguard as well as basic first aid and CPR certification. In addition, skill in the use and maintenance of pool equipment is desired. Dexterity to handle a person in the water who may panic or be unconscious. Understanding of and ability to enforce rigid safety regulations to ensure maximum protection of swimmers. Ability to use equipment to take pool readings.