Aquatic Center Lifeguard (3697,7814)

Job Details: Job Location: CERA Sports Park & Campground

• Columbus, IN, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, SCOPE:
• Reports to Aquatic Center Manager
• Assists the Aquatic Center Manager to ensure the safety and well being of all Aquatic Center patrons and promote the prevention of accidents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforce all facility rules in a fair and consistent manner; informing all patrons of rules and policies when necessary.
• Maintain a professional and mature attitude with regard to patrons, co-workers and supervisors.
• Become thoroughly familiar with emergency procedures.
• Maintain a clean, healthy and safe facility under the direction of the Aquatic Center Manager.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance duties of the pool as directed by the Aquatic Center Manager. Including duties such as: cleaning the pool and pool deck, picking up litter, backwashing, cleaning restrooms and showers, etc.
• Perform assigned duties while on break from chair as assigned by the Aquatic Center Manager.
• Keep physically fit throughout the season, performing the required routines as assigned by the Aquatic Center Manager.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training.
• Keep calm and use good judgment in times of stress, never using improper language or physical force when dealing with the patrons or co-workers.
• Report definite or potential physical hazards and unsafe conditions to Aquatic Center Manager immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Aquatic Center Manager, Program Coordinator or CERA Management.

Qualifications

• Must have good working relationship with full and part-time employees.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as required.
• May be required to work holidays, long hours during peak periods.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Must maintain proper CERA dress code.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 16 years of age
• Must have or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR Certifications.
• Prefer an individual who has knowledge of pool operations.
• Must have current Lifeguard Certification.
• Must pass both written and in-water pre-employment tests.