Title: Lifeguard
Classification: M4
Pay Range: $18.00-18.54 hour
Principal Objective
Under the direct supervision of the Lifeguard Supervisor(s) the Community Center Lifeguard provides lifeguarding expertise, ensuring safety both in the water and on the pool deck of ALL PCC members and guests; as well as exceptional facility maintenance and caring service.
Principal Roles and Responsibilities
● Teammate: be available to work as scheduled; if a sub is needed, be 100% responsible for finding the sub or be at work as scheduled; be willing and available to sub for others; be on time for shift and when returning from breaks; address staff team issues directly, immediately, and respectfully; work in collaboration with the Adult Swim Workout Team, The Youth Aquatics Fitness Team, Center Summer Camp, Swim School, Facilities Team, and other Center leaders to provide detailed assistance for members and to continue to build an excellent aquatics facility and program.
● Safety Provider: be a “preventive” guard by thinking ahead of what might cause an incident and preventing it from occurring; be in required uniform and easily identifiable as a Lifeguard; keep the deck clean, neat, and safe at all times; quickly direct people to the Lifeguard Supervisor on duty for detailed help without being distracted from scanning the pool; thoroughly and immediately complete incident reports when necessary. Exemplify character and safety; guard with confidence, consistency, and care; learn, honor and enforce facility rules whether on duty or off duty (pool, weight room, and gym); use whistle and authoritative, firm, and professional/respectful voice.
● Student: Before starting job: complete necessary training for payroll, Red Cross Lifeguarding; learn where all the pool and lifeguard equipment is located, including first aid kit, AED, buoys, backboard, pool maintenance supplies, hose, island, etc.; throughout summer: attend all meetings and trainings; strive to learn and grow as a lifeguard and as an individual.
● Safety Provider: be a “preventive” guard by thinking ahead of what might cause an incident and preventing it from occurring; be in required uniform and easily identifiable as a Lifeguard; keep the deck clean, neat, and safe at all times; quickly direct people to the Lifeguard Supervisor on duty for detailed help without being distracted from scanning the pool; thoroughly and immediately complete incident reports when necessary. Exemplify character and safety; guard with confidence, consistency, and care; learn, honor and enforce facility rules whether on duty or off duty (pool, weight room, and gym); use whistle and authoritative, firm, and professional/respectful voice.
● Student: Before starting job: complete necessary training for payroll, Red Cross Lifeguarding; learn where all the pool and lifeguard equipment is located, including first aid kit, AED, buoys, backboard, pool maintenance supplies, hose, island, etc.; throughout summer: attend all meetings and trainings; strive to learn and grow as a lifeguard and as an individual.
Program Development and Implementation
For You - Being, Belonging, Becoming:
- Strive to be known and valued by name and to be courageously kind.
- Commit to living out the 3R’s (Reputation, Relationships, Remember), so that they can become the best version of who God created them to be and help reach the Center’s mission
- Attend and actively participate in Bonfires, Campfires, and Firesides.
For Our Team - Engage, Equip, Empower
- Strive to know and value members by name and to be courageously kind.
- Commit to becoming an “expert” and a leader in the program area of responsibility by taking personal ownership for continual professional growth, learning and meeting required certifications and training.
- Develop leaders who develop leaders who develop leaders who are humble, hungry, and hustle
- Attend and actively participate in the program Bonfires, and Campfires, and Firesides.
- Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Coordinator and Aquatics Manager.
For Our Stakeholders: Care, Connection, Community
- Strive to know and value stakeholders by name and to be courageously kind.
- Establish, maintain, and strengthen collaborative working relationships with other PCC ministries, partners, and suppliers
- Follow all Center policies and procedures.
- Attend and actively participate in the program Bonfires, and Campfires, and Firesides.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Organizational skills: ability to be on time, alert, well rested, focused, remember details, dress in proper attire; take initiative, follow through with people, and make sure things get done.
- Certifications: certified Red Cross Lifeguard (or equivalent)
- Experience: 15 years or older; strong swimming and/or water survival skills (swim team or water polo experience); lifeguard experience preferred.
- Schedule: Commit to working 8 out of the 10 weeks of summer and attend all training meetings throughout the summer.
- Physical Requirements: This job requires a person to be in the water often and in the sun for the majority of the time spent working. Personal protective equipment for sun exposure is mandatory (sunscreen, shoes, hats, sunglasses, etc). Lifeguards must be able to complete all rescue skills in the American Red Cross Lifeguard course at any point in time while working. This includes but is not limited to diving up to 12 ft under water, treading water for long periods of time, performing CPR, rescue breaths, in water spinal backboarding, and the use of an AED. Must be able to lift 30 pounds occasionally and 15-20 pounds often.
Compensation: $18.00 - $18.54 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Center's mission is to use sports/fitness to build communities that love God and love others, so that as many people may develop a deeper growing relationship with Jesus.
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