Job Title: Lifeguard
Job Status: Part Time Seasonal
Team/Dept: Recreation - Aquatics
Job Classification: Non-exempt
Job Level: Entry Level
Manager’s Title: Head Lifeguard
Salary Range: Minimum wage - $23 per hour
Revision date: April 17, 2023
SUMMARY
Implement all water safety policies and procedures. Supervise members and guests in and around the swimming pool.
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no managerial responsibilities for this position
SUCCESS CRITERIA
- Maintain a safe environment at the pool and surrounding area
- Successfully be available for shifts throughout the summer
- Responses to emergencies will be evaluated
- Maintain great customer service with all member interactions
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises and observes swimmers at all times to ensure their safety
- Administers first aid care to all patrons, in and out of the water, at the pool complex
- Maintains amenities in and cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms and showers
- Enforces rules of conduct at the pool
- Checks first aid supplies and reports needed items
- Organizes and monitors pool games at all times; suggests pool-side games
- Straightens the pool and cabana areas at the end of the day
- Maintains all necessary records determined by the Head Lifeguard
- Attends weekly in-service meetings
- Implements all pool safety equipment
- Performs required pool pre-opening duties
- Informs swimming pool manager about unresolved member or guest disruptions that could cause a safety problem
- Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Swimming Pool Manager
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- lifeguard office, pool, cabana
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach, walk, stand, stoop, climb stairs, balance and/or crouch
- Continuous repetitive motions
- Physical exertion over long periods of time
- Work in hot and humid environment
- Push, pull and lift 50 pounds
- Working conditions are often, hot, humid slippery and wet
- Able to work in a busy, noisy environment
- Able to tolerate the smell of chlorine and frequent exposure to cleaning agents
BENEFITS
- Paid Meal breaks
- Paid Sick Leave
- Free Meals (while on duty)
- Employee Golf on Mondays
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan (after meeting eligibility requirements)
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
At the Los Altos Golf and Country Club, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of or traits historically associated with race; color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Adequate knowledge of and training in pool chemistry, rescue and surveillance techniques, CPR/AED and blood-borne pathogens
- Participates in pool safety programs and risk management
- Employs only those methods and teaching techniques outlined and approved by the American Red Cross
- Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations
Education and/or Experience
- Current Red Cross Life Guard, First aid, CPR, AED certified
Licenses and Special Permits
- Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate
- American Red Cross Basic First Aid required, training on AED units and possession of a current Red Cross CPR card