Lifeguard Job Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
• Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Evaluate conditions for safety and initiate an aquatics emergency action plan as required.
• Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.

Position Description: 

• This is a part-time, seasonal position running from Friday, June 1st to Friday, July 19th. Lifeguards can plan on working between 12 pm and 3 pm each day. 

Lifeguard Qualifications / Skills:

• Lifeguard Certification 
• CPR Certification 
• Ability to adjust programs as necessary to ensure the safety of the visitors and other staff
• Swimming proficiency and comfort in all types of water conditions
• Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety
• Knowledge of on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services 

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, or equivalent
• American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent