AT A GLANCE:

Lifeguards are responsible for protecting people from drowning, which is a role that requires one to be alert, vigilant, and trained to react in situations where someone way need help in the water. This role is all about prevention, so we hold our Lifeguards to high standards. If you’re looking to oversee the pools, and help protect those in it, we’re ready to meet with you.

THE BASICS:

As a Lifeguard, you’ll be responsible for:

Lifeguard Shifts

Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to assigned work time.
Be properly dressed in a one piece swim suit, lifeguard shirt, black/red shorts, and whistle.
Follow proper opening and closing procedures by making sure to lock and secure all pool doors when pool is closed.
Observe and enforce all rules, regulations, and policies.
Prevent casualties or accidents.
Rescue and provide emergency care of any accident victim in and about the pool and record such incidents on an accident report.
Responsible for walking around the deck during assigned hours, and sitting no more than 10 minutes at a time.
Use of telephone, including cell phones, is off limits when on duty except in the event of an emergency.
Responsible for attending all required staff meetings and training events.

Maintenance

Check and record chlorine, PH level, temperature of air and water on the daily sheet.
Record swimmer usage.
Before opening or closing the pool, check the pool for any foreign matter.
Keep supervisor advised of any hazards.
Do routine pool maintenance/cleaning as scheduled or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MUST possess a serious attitude toward the job responsibilities, and have aptitude for thinking clearly in emergency situations.
MUST have strong water skills and maintain top fitness level.
Must be at least 16 years of age and show maturity of age.
Possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or equivalent.
Current CPR, BLS for the Professional Rescuer.
Current Community First Aid and Safety or equivalent.

Must also:

Have a thorough knowledge of enforcing lifeguard procedures, pool and locker room rules, emergency procedures, pool maintenance procedures, CPR and First Aid.
Be constantly vigilant, maintaining swimmers safety, preventing accidents, minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations.
Be in excellent health and physical condition.

All Sport Health and Fitness

Much like our fitness philosophy, All Sport continues to grow and renew itself. By the numbers, All Sport features 75,000 square feet of workout space on a 10-acre campus. Ingenuity is our ‘M.O.’ and we never stand still.

We enjoy coming up with more and more ways for you to get healthy, and stay fit. Beginning with over 100 adult group exercise classes (including Cycle, Yoga, Pilates, Barre Fusion, Body Combat, and Zumba), the latest state of the art technology and equipment, the best trained staff, a physical therapy center and even a travel agency (to show off that new bod on the beach!).