Job Description of a Pool Lifeguard

 

*   Primary responsibility is to scan the water.

*   Responsible for ensuring the safety of the facility patrons by preventing and responding to all emergencies.

*   Preventing injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations and behaviors.

*   Recognizes and responds effectively to all emergencies.

*   Administering first-aid or CPR in an emergency.

*   Informing other lifeguards and facility staff when more help or equipment is needed.

*   Enforce all aquatic facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

*   Be mature and show good leadership.

*   Inspects the facility daily and reports unsafe conditions and equipment.

*   Attends and participates in all in-services.

*   Completes any additional duties that may be asked of you.

*   Do any daily or nightly maintenance tasks.

 

Characteristics of an excellent lifeguard: 

RELIABLE

COURTEOUS

POSITIVE ATTITUDE

WELL GROOMED

READY TO ACT

MATURE

CONSISTENT

HEALTHY AND FIT

ALERT

GOOD LEADER

GOOD PUBLIC RELATION SKILLS