Lifeguard

Salary & Work Schedule

Starting pay: $17.55/hr
Part-time/Seasonal (April-October)
Hours vary/Flexibility desired
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Westgate Cabana Club
  • Actively surveils the pool area, looking for hazards and monitoring the safety of swimmers
  • Perform water rescue, and administer First Aid/CPR or Automated External Defibrillation (AED), when necessary
  • Know and enforce the pool rules consistently and fairly
  • Assist patrons with problems or concerns in a prompt, respectful and professional manner
  • Immediately inform the Aquatics Manager on duty of any problems with patrons or staff that cannot be immediately resolved
  • Assist with accidents and injuries as directed and complete proper incident and accident reports in detail
  • Ensure a professional appearance of the facility. This includes keeping the pool area, deck, office, and restrooms clean
  • Ensure a professional demeanor and appearance of themselves by arriving to work on time, in uniform and be ready to work
  • Monitors supplies are well-stocked (cleaning supplies, chemicals, popsicles, etc.) and communicates purchasing needs to the Aquatics Manager
  • Maintains the pool and grounds as directed by Facilities and Pool Maintenance, including but not limited to checking and recording water chemistry every two hours, emptying skimmers, filling the pools, and removing leaves/debris from water
  • Promptly report any issues with water chemistry or equipment to pool maintenance
  • Perform opening and closing duties including uncovering and covering the pool using the automated pool reel, inspecting grounds, opening/closing umbrellas, removing trash and tidying up the pool area
  • Be familiar with the Emergency Action Plan
  • Attend staff meetings and in‐service training
  • Other duties as assigned

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Must be able to swim at least 300 yards and tread water for 2 minutes
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more.
  • The pool can be a noisy and dynamic environment.
  • Frequently exposed to natural weather conditions that may vary from extreme sun to cold, wet, rainy and windy conditions.
  • During your work shift, you will be expected to stand and walk for long periods of time as you actively surveille the pool and swimmers

Certification Requirements

  • Current and valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification. See Find My Certificate to locate your Red Cross certification.
  • Valid work permit (if under 18 years of age)