Lifeguard, Erlanger

Job Description Job Description Description: JOB SUMMARY
The Lifeguard is responsible for the successful operation of the aquatics department along with continually overseeing the activities at the aquatic center and provide outstanding customer service to the members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure the safety of the facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies
Enforce all aquatic center policies, rules, and regulations
Work and directly communicate with the Head Lifeguard/Manager on a daily basis
Ensure implementation of all safety programs and cleaning procedures
Constantly strive to improve the present level of business through the use of all current customer service policies
Constantly strive to improve the appearance of the pool area through a daily pool maintenance checklist.
Maintain a professional appearance and conduct himself or herself at all times in accordance with the corporate standards of business conduct found in the Employee Manual
Clean and police all areas at all times
Continue to develop professional status through continued training and education as outlined as a Red Cross lifeguard
Assist in the development of new service programs for controlling the pool area
Follow the daily productivity/maintenance check list each working day
Answer question regarding pool rules quickly and remind them where they are posted
Stay alert at all times when in the Lifeguard Chair, which means no casual talking and consistent head scanning
Follow the guard rotation schedule as outlined by the Head Lifeguard/Manager to ensure coverage of the scanning
Keep pool area swept and organized
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must have aquatics knowledge
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Thorough knowledge and application of life guarding surveillance and rescue techniques
An understanding of facility policies, procedures, and rules
Leadership qualities and public relation skills
REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Red CrossLifeguard Certified
American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety
American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
Must be at least 15 years in age