Lifeguard

Interested? Email Leeann your résumé and any other required materials (see Minimum Requirements below).


Title: Lifeguard
Department: Summer Camps
Supervisor: Micah Steele

Summary
Responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies

Primary duties

  • Be an example of Christ in word and deed and when no one is looking
  • Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies
  • Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations
  • Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor
  • Complete records and reports
  • Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum requirements

  • High school diploma
  • 18 years of age or older
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid Certification
  • American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification
  • Pre-employment testing of lifeguarding skills and knowledge

Abilities required

  • Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
  • An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures
  • Leadership and public relations skills
  • Decision-making skills

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.