Lifeguard
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$14.75/hr - $15.75/hr
The Lifeguard is responsible for monitoring the swimming pool and deck area for the safety of swimmers and patrons. Free Lifeguard Training and Uniform.
Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
Returning Guards are paid $17.00 per hour
Major Duties/Specific Tasks
Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
Returning Guards are paid $17.00 per hour
Major Duties/Specific Tasks
- Ensure safety of all pool patrons in and around the swimming pool.
- Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings.
- Inform swimmers and pool patrons of rules and regulations and enforce as needed.
- Handle inquiries and provide assistance and information as needed.
- Administer first aid to injured patrons.
- Assist with minor housekeeping duties around pool complex including trash clean up, cleaning restrooms, arranging deck furniture, collecting tubes, etc.
- Assist with pool operation and maintenance including vacuuming, cleaning scum line, removing debris from pool deck, cleaning deck furniture, etc.
- Report unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty.
- May fill-in as a park, pool, or concession attendant in emergency situations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Pool Manager or Water Safety Officer.
- At least 15 years old
- Attend and successfully complete an Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP®) course hosted by NOVA Parks.
- Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions;
- Able to
- Swim 100 yards without stopping
- Retrieve a 10 pound brick from the deepest end of the pool
- Maintain ILTP® certification and Community First Aid through mandatory in-service training of no less than four hours monthly.
- Thorough knowledge and application of life guarding rescue techniques.
- Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public.
- Ability to gain a working knowledge of NOVA Parks, its history, organization, rules and regulations.
- Availability to work additional hours during peak operating season.
- Availability to work a variable work schedule, which WILL include early and late hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to understand and follow oral instructions;
- Required to wear standard lifeguard uniform.
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
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Industries
Government Administration and Recreational Facilities
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