FT Lifeguard - South County Pool - Charlotte County, FL

Performs specialized public safety work at swimming facilities in prevention of aquatic emergencies. Work includes maintaining safe swimming conditions, enforcing established rules and regulations, and rescuing those who are in distress.  Duties also include maintaining the quality of swimming pool water and appearance of pool facilities or beach area as required.  Instructions and preliminary training are provided by a supervisor, after which the employee is expected to fulfill daily duty assignments and follow the established procedures, rules, and regulations with minimum assistance.
 
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Monitors the activities of swimmers in and around the swimming pool: enforces all pool rules and regulations and water safety policies and practices; and informs beach patrons of unsafe or hazardous swimming conditions.
• Prepares and conducts aquatic programming including water exercise classes, swim lessons, plans and conducts aquatics programs as assigned; develops lesson plans; promotes programs and events; obtains marketing materials and sponsorships; distributes and collects program surveys; prepares and submits course records and survey summaries; and obtains program equipment and supplies.
• Responds to any and all emergency situations: rescues swimmers in distress utilizing appropriate rescue techniques; administers first aid and/or CPR, Auto External Defibrillator, and oxygen administration following appropriate medical protocol; and calls for emergency assistance when necessary.
• Maintains inventory of first aid and rescue equipment and supplies: conducts daily  opening, closing  and  facility  safety  inspection  checklists; and replenishes  or  replaces  supplies  and  equipment  as needed.
• Assists in maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of aquatic facilities including pool, deck, offices, storage rooms, pump rooms and restrooms: conducts water quality testing; monitors water quality to ensure compliance with established water quality standards;  adjusts chemicals as needed; and maintains work areas gathering trash, spraying decks, cleaning restrooms, etc.
• Performs cashier services: receives payment for daily admission, program registration and season passes; makes change; issues receipts; credits accounts; and maintains all related documentation.
• Prepares written reports on accidents, incidents, first aid, etc.; completes other reports or records as required.
• Performs basic administrative duties including written reports, memorandums, interaction with others, and communication through telephone and meetings.
• Provide exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaints by all forms of communication.