2024 Lifeguard - Lake Hemet CG

Lifeguard

Reports to: General Manager

Classification: Seasonal, Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Summary

The Lifeguard is responsible for monitoring the swimming areas and providing life safety services when responding to emergency situations.

Essential Functions

• Monitors environment for distressed persons and warns guests of inclement weather and unsafe areas.
• Enforces all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.
• Recognizes and responds effectively to emergencies.
• Knows and follows all health and safety guidelines and assesses the ability and experience of pool patrons.
• Inspects aquatic area on a daily schedule and reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and obstruction-free activity area.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Possesses Lifeguard Training Certification, including CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification
• Basic First Aid Certification.
• Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Experience working with youth.
• Possesses outstanding decision-making skills.
• Able to work under minimal supervision as well as ability to take direction and work in a team environment.
• Access to reliable transportation
• The ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, evenings, weekends, and holidays.