About the role
Staff Position Description
Position Title: Lifeguard
Position Code: LG-8215
Department: Del E. Webb Wellness and Rehabilitation Center
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Reports to: Aquatics Manager
Exempt Status: No
Position Purpose:
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.
The Lifeguard ensures the safety of the facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.
Key Responsibilities
- General supervision of all activity in pool areas.
- Maintain a safe environment in pool areas and enforce all pool rules, regulations, and policies.
- General cleaning/maintenance of aquatics area.
- Monitor quality of water in pool, spa, and therapy pool.
- Have a working knowledge of pool, spa, and therapy pool equipment and chemicals.
- Be knowledgeable of all pool programs and events.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service.
- Complete records and reports.
- Participate in in-service trainings.
- Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies.
- Report any irregularities to Aquatics Manager, Director, and/or Manager.
- Demonstrate ability to supervise and control all activity in the pool area so that a safe environment is maintained.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Certification/Licensure:
- Lifeguard certification.
- First Aid certification.
- CPR certification through American Heart Association: BLS or Heartsaver with AED or American Red Cross with AED.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding, surveillance, and rescue techniques.
- Must be able to perform lifeguarding skills including rescue techniques and swimming techniques.
- Strong swimmer.
- Must be able to speak clearly and articulate instructions and take charge in an emergency situation.
Preferences
Education:
- High school diploma
- College degree and/or background in physical fitness
Experience: One-year lifeguarding experience preferred.
Special Position Requirements
Exposure Categories:
- Category II: Expected duties have possible, but not routine, potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues
- Other potential exposures to physical injuries such as tripping, falling, muscle strains and other injuries related to various aquatics exercises in or out of the water. Exposure to a chemically treated indoor pool on a daily basis. Handling of testing reagents on a daily basis.
Work Requirements
- Must be able to swim 60 minutes weekly and perform all physical maneuvers required as a lifeguard. Some lifting involved; removing an adult from the water.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to visually monitor participants and observe aquatics area to assure the safety of all members, patients, and/or guests.
- Ability to hear calls for help and to see members/patients in the aquatics area in case of emergency.
- Ability to smell in case of chemical leakage or incorrect levels.
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