Seasonal Lifeguard I

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE STARTING YOUR APPLICATION:

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION BEFORE IT CAN BE SAVED IN THE SYSTEM.

YOU MUST ANSWER ALL REQUIRED QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED SECTIONS OF THIS APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH IREDELL COUNTY

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE:

A Lifeguard is responsible for the general supervision and safety of patrons at the Iredell County Recreation Center and responding to emergencies. Lifeguards are superior swimmers who are able to give advice on water safety to patrons, conduct swift water rescues and control unruly behavior if necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the water.

Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

Able to act quickly and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.

Present professional appearance and attitude and maintain a high standard of customer service.

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Properly maintain facility cleanliness. 

Enforce facility rules. 

Prepare and maintain appropriate activity reports.

Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.

Able to follow routine verbal and written instructions.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,   & ABILITIES:

Ability to work on weekends and evenings.

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Highly-skilled in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.

Strong knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedure and current CPR/First Aid certification.

Ability to accurately prepare routine administrative paperwork.

Excellent customer service skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE “REQUIREMENTS”:

Two (2) or more years of Lifeguard experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL “REQUIREMENTS”:

Have or obtain a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard/ CPR/ First Aid/ AED Certification:

1. Swim 300 yards (12 laps). 
2. 2-minute tread without using arms for support.
3. Surface dive and recover a brick from at minimum 6 feet, and swim backwards the length of the pool to the wall in less than 1 minute 40 seconds. 
4. Must be able to perform water rescues on victims of any weight and height.

“PREFERRED” QUALIFICATIONS:        NONE.