Indoor Pool Lifeguard

Job Title: Indoor Pool Lifeguard

Department: Tourism, Civic Affairs & Recreation

Hours: Part Time

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: POOL LIFEGUARD

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
  • Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Previous Lifeguarding experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
  • Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing or walking for various lengths of time.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations by activating the Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
  • Actively always guards and scans the pool area; refrains from socializing while guarding.
  • Communicate and enforce all Cape May Recreation and pool policies and rules in a personable and professional manner.
  • Dress and appearance are consistent with Cape May Recreation standards including wearing your swimsuit, guard shirt, whistle, and tube while on duty.
  • Conduct pool inspections and report imbalances or concerns to the supervisor.
  • Proper radio protocol and response in a timely manner, includes radio and/or phone call communication to the front desk, building managers, and direct supervisors.
  • Complete daily cleaning assignments.
  • Attend and participate in regular in-service trainings.
  • Provide a welcoming environment for all patrons.
  • Document any incidents and/or injuries.
  • Maintain a clean and tidy workspace.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT:

  • Must act and represent CRS in a positive and professional manner.
  • Maintain a standard of performance on daily tasks.
  • Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings for all areas necessary.
  • Maintain communication with other Aquatics Team members and your supervisors.
  • Communicate clear and concise information as needed to patrons, students, emergency medical service personnel and police services.
  • Adhere to all Cape May Recreation guidelines and non-negotiables.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies through knowledge and application of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques.
  • Ability to enforce pool policies while providing a high level of customer service to students, faculty/staff, and community members.
  • Ability to display a positive attitude for all patrons and Cape May Recreation staff.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, manages their time and balance professional and personal commitments.
  • Arrives prepared and on time for work and consistently demonstrates service excellence.
  • Able to assess a situation and make an informed decision independently.
  • Ability to work as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff and management.
  • Positively promotes Cape May Recreation to peers and patrons.

TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS:

  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Understanding and Appreciation for Human Differences
  • Civic Responsibility
  • Effective Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Conflict Management
  • Customer Service

Evaluation will be based on self, peer, and supervisory evaluations.

Pay Rate: $15.49 - $22.00 Per Hour

Minimum Hours: 10-15 Hours Per Week

Send applications and resumes to employment@capemaycity.com

The City of Cape May is a Civil Service Municipality and an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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