Private Lifeguard

About us

Rent-A-Guard is a professional service that provides Lifeguards for Pool Parties. These parties range anywhere from Backyard Pool Parties to Corporate Events. Rent-A-Guard has a full offering of Water Safety Solutions. Managed Pool Services include facility standard operating procedures, emergency action plans and lifeguard staffing. For pools and events of all sizes, Rent-A-Guard is your resource to Hire Lifeguards!

Lifeguard Job 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.
• Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required.
• Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.

Lifeguard Qualifications / Skills:

• Knowledge and ability to evaluate water conditions at aquatics facilities, at the beach/ocean, or other offsite natural pools, streams, or rivers to determine any potential dangers or hazards
• 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:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months of related work experience
• Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, or equivalent
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent
• American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Lifeguard: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Lifeguard Certification (Required)
• CPR/Frist Aid Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person