All staff are required to hold current Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certifications by the first day of work.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

Cannon Pool (Main Campus)

• Attentive supervision of lap swimmers in the water and on the pool deck
• Maintain a clear pool deck
• Enforce all rules posted in pool
• Open and close pool at the beginning and end of shifts
• Respond to emergencies

Lake Campus

• Ensure a safe environment at the beach and swim area of Lake Campus
• Setup/break down equipment and specific facility areas daily including but not limited to: cleaning restrooms, removing trash and recycling, maintaining lifeguard equipment such as a chair, tubes, backboard and first aid supplies, raking beach, and beach games
• Maintain coverage at the gatehouse as needed at front of the facility during Day Camp at the Lake weekdays and for outside groups on weekends
• Enforce all rules posted at Lake Campus
• Respond to emergencies

Required Qualifications:

• Current Lifeguarding and CPR/First Aid/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification
• Ability to work a flexible schedule of approximately 30 hours per week - lifeguards collectively cover 7 days per week
• Available June 1-August 11

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