LIFEGUARD - RECREATION
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**Lifeguard - Recreation**

South Carolina, USA Req #22 Thursday, December 2, 2021 JOB SUMMARY

The Lifeguard ensures safety and welfare of the patrons utilizing the Town pool under general supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator/Recreation Specialist.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Ensures a safe pool facility.

* Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patrons of all age groups.

* Performs cleaning of pool area and bathrooms each shift.

* Performs decisively and remains calm in all emergency situations.

* Performs water rescue, First Aid and CPR/AED for infants, children and adults.

* Prepares neat and concise written reports when required.

* Performs other related assigned duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

* High School diploma or its equivalent;

* All lifeguards must hold current Lifeguard Training, D2L, First Aid and CPR-AED certifications from an accredited association, and satisfactorily pass a periodic skills test administered by the Aquatics Coordinator/Recreation Specialist;

* Some experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Knowledge of the rules and procedures to ensure a safe pool facility;

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patrons of all age groups;

* Ability to perform decisively and remain calm in all emergency situations.

* Ability to successfully complete water rescue skills, First Aid and CPR/AED for infants, children and adults;

* Ability to follow instructions effectively and to work with minimum supervision in a responsible manner;

* Ability to readily accept directions from those in a supervisory capacity;

* Ability to accept constructive feedback and to project good public relations;

* Ability to prepare neat and concise written reports when required.

* Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers and supervisors; to deal courteously and firmly with the public; demonstrate good judgment, tact and courtesy;

* Ability to maintain good physical health.

To deliver superior performance in a manner that is distinctive and impactful to each person served and that establishes a standard for quality that endures for generations. **Other details**

* Pay Type Hourly

* Hiring Rate $15.75

* Required Education High School