Lifeguard

Position Title: Lifeguard

Position Description:

Lifeguards are primarily responsible for supervising and maintaining a safe pool environment. Lifeguards enforce facility rules and regulations and educate patrons about them.

Qualifications:

• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
• Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certification
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability to perform water safety surveillance techniques as demonstrated in a physical assessment described below:
• Demonstrated leadership, public relations, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to successfully complete the Physical Fitness Swim Assessment.
• 500 yd continuous swim, freestyle and breaststroke
• 20 yd swim followed by a 5 lb brick retrieval at 7-10 ft depth, then kick back to the beginning on back while holding the brick.
• 2 minutes treading water with no hands.
• At least 15 years of age
• General Responsibilities:
• Supervise and maintain a safe environment around the pool
• Enforce facility rules and regulations and educate patrons about them
• Keep pool deck clear of equipment and return equipment to its proper place
• Attend all orientation meetings relating to the program
• Assure that all equipment and supplies distributed are maintained and returned in good condition
• Demonstrate by example a proper role model for youth
• Be knowledgeable of all accident and emergency procedures
• Assure that all facility/grounds are left as they were found
• Improve the quality of the program
• Promote the program
• Perform other related duties as requested by the Aquatics Coordinator
• Benefits:
• The position will be compensated at $14.50-$17.41 per hour depending on qualifications and prior experience; also eligible for sick leave.
• Dates of Service:
• On-going

• For more information or to apply, contact
Ben Hanson
Westonka Aquatics Coordinator
952.491.8037 (tel)
hansonb@westonka.k12.mn.us