Lifeguard/head lifeguard job description

Overview It is the primary responsibility of the Lifeguard to ensure guest safety in the pool areas and provide excellent customer service. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and Circus Circus policies, practices and procedures.
Specific Job Functions:
- Provide guest safety by watching over water and deck area and responding to emergency situations as needed.
- Answer guests inquires in a professional and courteous manner.
- Maintain cleanliness of pool deck and facilities including but not limited to straightening and stacking chairs, collecting soiled towels and trash, moving chairs, folding towels, and cleaning of pool areas.
- Display knowledge of pool facilities, property and company information.
- Interact with guests while adhering to company customer service standards.
- Maintain pool deck's organization and cleanliness.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Responsibilities/Qualifications - American Red Cross CPR/AED for Lifeguards certification required.
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification required.
- Lifeguarding Experience preferred.
- Able to learn all the pertinent aspects of daily pool operations including the ability to enforce rules in a courteous and professional manner.
- Complete all mandatory training (i.e. blood borne pathogen, MSDS, Safety/Hazcom, and orientation) within ten (10) days of employment.
- Must be trained to use proper rescue skills when necessary.
- Excellent organizational skills to function effectively under time constraints, with particular attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both in person and over the phone when dealing with management, employees, and guests.
- Effective listening abilities with strong judgment skills and good public relations skills with a good personality, enjoying opportunities to work with and assist people.
- Physical stamina and proper mental attitude to deal effectively with guests, management, vendors and employees while working under pressure and meeting deadlines, stand and move throughout the pool area.
- Ability to carry, pull and maintain lounge chairs as well as other pool deck equipment such as towel bins, weighing up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to work outdoors in seasonal heat or cold as well as inclement weather.
- Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance, adhering to Circus Circus standards.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, in both written and oral forms.
- Must have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.
- Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

• Mornings - 4 am to 8 am
• Days - 8 am to 12 pm
• Afternoons - 12 pm to 4 pm

This position works weekdays, as well as weekends and holidays. All applicants will be required to provide availability (days of the week and hours) during the application process. All applicants and their availability will be reviewed and considered as part of the hiring process.

Position Summary

Lifeguards are responsible for the overall daily operation of the City’s swimming pools. The Lifeguard is responsible for the supervision of pool patrons, maintaining training standards, daily pool maintenance and operational activities, and record keeping. Duties also include enforcing aquatic facility rules and policies, guarding and attending to swimmers, and performing first aid and emergency procedures as required.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 15 years of age.
• Candidates must successfully complete the following:
  • Swim 300 yards continuously using these strokes in the following order: 100 yards of front crawl (using rhythmic breathing); 100 yards of breaststroke; and 100 yards of either front crawl, breaststroke, or a mixture of both.
  • Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke; surface dive to a depth of 13 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object within the allotted time.
  • Tread water for 2 minutes in deep water without the use of arms and hands for stability.

• Possess good customer service skills and emergency response.
• Must have current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training with the Waterpark module, CPR, and First Aid/AED certifications required, or ability to obtain prior to employment date. The City of Lenexa does offer the Lifeguard Training classes to candidates.

Rate of pay: Starting pay is $14.00 per hour. City residency not required.

Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screen. A background check is required, if age 18 or older.

To apply complete an online application. Be sure to attach your resume reflecting your work history and/or applicable experience you have (volunteer, school activities, etc.) and professional references. Applications are reviewed as they are received.

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Lenexa strives to treat all employees fairly, with consistency and respect, while providing a positive, challenging and rewarding work environment. We value and encourage diversity in our workplace.

Lifeguard- Advocate Centre Club - Libertyville

As-needed/On-call/Substitute

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring a safe and friendly environment for all the aquatic facility members and guests at our client site located in Libertyville, IL.

+ Must be at least 18 years old.

+ Lifeguard certification from American Red Cross required.

+ Adult CPR/AED/First Aid certifications obtained either in person or hybrid from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute required.

+ Flu vaccination is required.

+ This client site requires full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. HealthFitness adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

Performance Goals

You Will:

+ Monitor patrons using the facility.

+ Enforce and explain rules of the facility as necessary.

+ Coordinate and lead a variety of HealthFitness and program-specific health improvement programs & promotions.

+ Respond appropriately to any emergency situation.

+ Perform chemical testing and document results for five bodies of water four times a day.

+ Attend all required staff meetings and training.

Who are we?

HealthFitness is a nationwide team of more than 2,000 professionals who believe in the power of health and fitness - and creating opportunities for others to believe as well. We are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of those we serve and consider ourselves lucky to inspire, motivate and engage over 1 million participants across our 140+ clients.

Join a team that will not only utilize your current skills but will enhance them as well. HealthFitness benefits include health/dental/vision, life insurance, FSA and HSA, 401(k) plan, PTO, Employee Assistant Program, Back-up Care for Children, Adults and Elders and many health and wellness initiatives. We also offer a Wellness program that enables employees to participate in health initiatives to reduce their insurance premiums.

For the second consecutive year we were selected as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune. The award is based exclusively on Trustmark/HealthFitness associate responses to an anonymous survey. The survey measured 15 key drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of an organization.

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. EOE/AA. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Age/Disability/Veteran

Keywords: swim, pool, water safety, ARC, LG, guard

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