Lifeguard

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• Ensures the safety of swimmers and facility patrons by using American Red Cross Lifeguarding standards.
• Promotes facility safety and enforces safety rules.
• Ensures the safe use of the facility, beach or waterfront as well as site specific equipment.
• Utilizes preventative lifeguarding skills and performs water rescues according to training standard.
• Administers first aid, CPR, defibrillation and oxygen according to division standard of care.
• Teaches swimming lessons, water fitness classes and other related programs if applicable.
• Assists in managing facility operations including testing of pool chemistry, cleaning duties, maintenance, and required to perform shift leader duties when directed.
• Performs pool reception duties, program promotions and registration as required.
• Follows management directives and complies with standards of operation as required by management.

Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.

No experience required.

One year of Lifeguarding experience preferred. 
Experience instructing swim classes preferred.
One season or year as a certified lifeguard preferred.

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training required. 
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred.
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certifications or equivalent required.
•  Valid driver's license depending upon assignment.

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