Job Description
Under general direction, the Pool Lifeguard protects the health, safety and welfare of patrons at a municipally operated swimming pool facility. Responsibilities include maintaining discipline in and around the swimming pool; conducting rescue operations; making continuous contact with swimmers and the general public; cleaning and disinfecting the pool, decks, showers, locker rooms and aquatic equipment; and performing related duties as required.
Essential Duties:
- Patrol and monitor pool activities, facility patrons and swimmers to prevent accidents; identify people in distress or those in danger.
- Conduct rescue operations; perform lifesaving techniques; assist swimmers in distress and rescue swimmers in danger; pull drowning victims out of the water; call for emergency assistance; perform first aid resuscitative measures when necessary.
- Communicate with facility patrons; caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; enforce pool rules and regulations; maintain order in and around the pool.
- Maintain aquatic facility by inspecting and observing the pool area, lobby, change rooms and deck for safety and cleanliness; preform general pool facility maintenance duties including cleaning and disinfecting pool, lobby, change rooms and deck; may take and record water quality samples in the absence of a supervisor.
- Prepare the facility for various aquatic events; handle and store equipment and materials when not in use.
- Collect revenue and fees for facility use and participation in facility activities and events; greet and check in facility guests.
- Provide customer service; share general information regarding facility operations, programs and schedules.
- Prepare incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Perform other related duties as assigned