Lifeguard

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Lifeguard - PRL - Campus Rentals

Pearlstone Center

Job Description

 

Title:                  Lifeguard Seasonal                                                                         Department:  Retreat - Campus

Reports to:      Pool Manager                                                                                    Supervises:     N/A

Date revised:  January 2018                                                                                    Status:               Non-Exempt

 

Summary: 

Ensures the safety of guests in and around pool, lake and splash pad.  Responds to inappropriate behavior and emergencies.

 

Essential Functions:

• Takes primary responsibility for the health, wellbeing and happiness for guests using pool, lake, splash pad and the Pearlstone campus.
• Recognizes and resolves individual or group behavior issues or problems; ensures pool rules are followed. 
• Provides and supervises entertainment activities for guests participating in the location’s pool and water feature activities. 
• Responds to medical emergencies; performs first aid, CPR/AED; stabilizes guest until the arrival of EMS. 
• Maintains cleanliness and neatness of pool, pool equipment, locker rooms and other facilities. 
• Ensures a pleasant visit for each guest; maintains effective guest relations. 
• Performs special projects delegated by management. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Other Duties

§  Provide top notch customer service to all guests

§  Assist with Campus Rentals and Pearlstone Center programming as needed

§  Other tasks/duties as assigned.

 

Pearlstone Employee Standards:

• Be a team player
• Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude at all times
• Accommodate requests with a smile and “let me see what I can do” attitude
• Adhere to supervisor directives
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor; proper and complete uniform, nametag and no earbuds
• Arrive prior to the scheduled starting time, properly dressed and prepared to work
• Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest, and professional manner

 

 

Education and Experience:

• 16+ years old required. High School diploma or equivalent or Bachelor's Degree (or working towards one) in Education related field preferred.
• American Red Cross or equivalent Lifeguard Certification,
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification, and AED training.
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Strong communication and leadership skills

 

Physical Demands:

Work outside in the heat
Stand for long periods of time

Lift 10-50 pounds

Team lift 50+ pounds

 

Mental, Physical and Visual Skills:

Must be able to follow written, verbal, or diagrammatic instructions with several concrete variables.  Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, and do calculations involving fractions, decimals and percentages.  Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies verbally or in writing.  Must be able to do light work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, performing such activities as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pulling, walking, pushing, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.  Have visual requirements of mid-range vision.

 

Working Conditions:

Works in a normal outdoor pool environment.  Some heavy lifting required.

 

Evaluation:

Three months from date of hire; thereafter, annually as applicable.

 

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

 

Employee/Reviewer Signature:

I have read and understand all of the above.  I have reviewed the duties for which I am responsible, as well as the minimum requirements of this position, with my supervisor.  I understand that this document does not create an employment contract and that Pearlstone Center employs me on an “at will” basis.

 

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.