LIFEGUARD Part Time
GEOTEMPS, INC. is currently looking for a LIFEGUARD for our valued client in Morenci, Arizona. This individual must have a commitment to teamwork, safety and following policy and protocol. This opportunity is best suited for an individual who is comfortable as a lifeguard and performing public safety work in preventing injuries in the municipal pool facility.
SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies. Duties include preventing accidents and effectively enforcing pool rules and regulations.
Responsibilities :
- Assist Leads and Supervisors in running day-to-day operations, programs and events
- Must show responsibility in opening and closing the pools, including some weekends.
- Assist in conducting special swimming activities
- Handle all patron and pool problems in an efficient, timely, and proper manner according to established procedures
- Function as part of a team in an emergency or assist in handling incidents/accidents in Aquatics areas.
- Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
- Swim a minimum of 500 meters a week
- Perform other duties as required
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR and AED Certification
- First Aid certificate is preferred.
- High School diploma or GED
- Three months (one season) of Lifeguarding experience
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Skill in applications of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical skills evaluation as stipulated by the department.
- Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
- Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
- Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
- Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
- Flexible schedule
- Must pass a drug/alcohol screening.
- Background and reference check
- Ability to stand, stoop, reach, bend, climb, lift, pull, and swim while in swimwear.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs .
- Must be able to see and hear in the normal range, with or without correction.
- Must have the stamina to work long hours and overtime.
- Must be able to hold your breath for a decent amount of time.