Job Description
Lifeguard training will be provided by Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park. SUMMARY The Lifeguard has a legal duty to protect the safety of people in an assigned area. The Lifeguard has a professional obligation to prevent potential accidents by enforcing the rules and regulations of an aquatic setting and to react to any emergencies that occur.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Must have good eye-hand coordination.
- Must be able to read, and interpret printed material and illustrations.
- Anticipate how and where incidents will occur
- Recognize incidents utilizing the "10/20 Protection Rule"
- Effectively manage the incidents with skills that must be maintained at a "test-ready" level, including,
- Professional Rescuer CPR
- ILTP Lifeguard Skills
- Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider; AED, First Aid, Oxygen Administration
- Think critically about the complications that might be present in real situations
- Act in a professional manner
- Protect your safety and well-being
- Understand how to prevent exposure to disease transmission
- Abide by the contents and obligations as set forth in the ILTP & CARMP.
- Able to lift and drag up to 150 pounds unassisted.
- Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, including in elevated chairs.
- Able to visually inspect conditions of pools and swimmers with 20/25 vision in both eyes (with or without corrective lenses).
- Able to hear noises and sounds of distress even outside one's vision.
- Able to communicate verbally including projecting the voice across large distances.
- Ability to follow and accomplish technical and complex instructions & procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: - Ability to properly and safely operate equipment used.
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Knowledge of the standards of care in aquatic industry.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with public, guests and staff members.
- Must be firm, fair, consistent and courteous in order to gain the respect and cooperation of the public.
- Must have a positive attitude in order to fully cooperate with other guards in a team effort, and adhere to rules and regulations to ensure successful operation of a facility.
- Must have the physical and mental conditions necessary to be able to properly and timely activate and complete the EAP system in the case of an emergency.
- Must possess good oral communication skills.
- Must be skilled in the use and care of supplied equipment.
- Independent judgment concerning work methods and procedures is required.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS - The Lifeguard must possess a Shallow water/Special Facilities Lifeguard license from the International Lifeguard Training Program/ CARMP
Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park
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