Job Details
The Lifeguard at the Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center is responsible for overseeing the safety of pool patrons while swimming and utilizing the pool area.
Duties
* Supervise the safety and wellbeing of all of the facility patrons.
* Maintain order and enforce established swimming pool rules and regulations in an appropriate manner.
* Warn bathers of unseen hazards and eliminate hazards when possible.
* Restrict swimmers to certain boundaries as it pertains to their ability.
* Give aid to swimmers in need and administer first aid when necessary.
* Assist the pool managers and aquatic coordinators with the daily housekeeping tasks to include, but not limited to: cleaning pool decks, gutters, drains, and scum lines; policing pool areas; and vacuuming pools.
* Keep uniforms in good repair and maintain a well-groomed professional appearance.
Qualifications
* Must be at least 16 years old or older.
* Current certifications in the American Red Cross courses:
* Lifeguard Training
* First Aid
* CPR for the Professional Rescuer
* Automated External Defibrillation
* Pre-employment/Employment testing of lifeguarding skills and knowledge - including but not limited to:
* swim 500 yards non-stop
* ability to tread water for 2 minutes without hands
* back-boarding skills
* swim 20 yards - pick up 10lb brick off bottom and swim it back within 1 minute and 30 seconds, etc.
Miscellaneous Information
Lifeguarding Classes are offered by the Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center. Contact Facility 301-###-#### for more information.