Part Time Lifeguard

Part Time Lifeguard

Beech Grove High School

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Description:

Provide high quality lifeguard supervision for aquatic classes at Beech Grove High School.

Job Goal:

The primary responsibility of this position is to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring. Candidates must be able to ensure the safety of students by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors. This person will need to be able to solve on-the-job issues by utilizing effective critical thinking and decision making skills and possess the ability to work with diverse populations. Lifeguards must be able to enforce pool policies and be able to communicate effectively why policies are in place.

Qualifications:

• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Required

• Current CPR/ First Aid/AED Certifications Required

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations by activating the Emergency Action Plan (EAP).

• Actively guards and scan the pool area at all times; refrains from socializing while guarding.

• Communicate and enforce all CRS and Beech Grove City Schools pool policies and rules in a personable and professional manner.

• Dress and appearance are consistent with SRWC standards including wearing your swimsuit, guard shirt, whistle and tube while on duty.

• Attend and participate in regular in-service trainings as assigned.

• Provide a welcoming environment for all students.

• Document any incidents and/or injuries.

• Maintain a clean and tidy work space.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the building leader.

Hours:

• 2-3 hours per day
• 10-15 hours per week

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