Job Title: Part-Time Lead Lifeguard
Location: Kendall Campus
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 999565
Job Details

Job Family

STAFF - Support Staff

Grade

A4

Salary

$11.95 - Flat Rate

Department

Aquatic Center

Reports To

Aquatic and Fitness Center Manager

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

First Review Date

October 11, 2019

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The Part-Time Lead Lifeguard works under the direction of the Pool Manager the incumbent assist with the operations and maintenance of the college swimming pool (Olympic-size with a diving well).

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• Leads three or more lifeguards in the performance of lifeguard and related swimming facility duties.
• Assists pool manager in pool procedures; collects water samples for tests; checks temperature of water and amounts of chlorine, bromine and acid in water.
• Uses a variety of techniques such as artificial respiration, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.
• Maintains first aid and EMS supplies and trains others in proper use.
• Maintains order and discipline among swimmers and other persons/students at the College swimming pool or in the area.
• Enforces rules and regulations applicable to swimming area.
• Maintains general appearance and cleanliness of swimming pool or area when able to do so without distraction from lifeguarding.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• The equivalent of two-year experience as a lifeguard or swimming instructor
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be certified as a lifeguard by a nationally recognized certifying agency, such as the America Red Cross, YMCA, Boy Scouts of America
• Must be certified in CPO (Certified Pool Operator) or AFO (Aquatic Facility Operator)
• Must be certified in standard first aid by a nationally recognized certifying agency
• Must be certified in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) by a nationally recognized certifying agency
• Must pass a physical performance examination, which includes swimming 500 meters in flat water in 10 minutes or less, and swimming 25 meters with a rescue tube to an active victim and towing Knowledge of approved water rescue methods and specific first aid techniques as applied to accidents in the water and surrounding areas.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situation to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to learn rules and regulations relating to swimming pool and area activities rapidly and to exercise tact, firmness, and good judgment in enforcing such rules and regulations.
• Ability to prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies, and to take effective action.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff.

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