Lifeguard
Company: NOVA Parks
Location: Sterling
Posted on: January 19, 2023
Job Description:
The Lifeguard is responsible for monitoring the swimming pool
and deck area for the safety of swimmers and patrons. Free
Lifeguard Training.
Pay Rate: $14.25 per hour
Returning Guards are paid $15.25 per hour
Major Duties/Specific Tasks
- Ensure safety of all pool patrons in and around the swimming
pool.
- Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service
trainings.
- Inform swimmers and pool patrons of rules and regulations and
enforce as needed.
- Handle inquiries and provide assistance and information as
needed.
- Administer first aid to injured patrons.
- Assist with minor housekeeping duties around pool complex
including trash clean up, cleaning restrooms, arranging deck
furniture, collecting tubes, etc.
- Assist with pool operation and maintenance including vacuuming,
cleaning scum line, removing debris from pool deck, cleaning deck
furniture, etc.
- Report unsafe conditions to the Manager on Duty.
- May fill-in as a park, pool, or concession attendant in
emergency situations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Pool Manager or
Water Safety Officer.Minimum Qualifications
- At least 15 years old
- Attend and successfully complete an Ellis & Associates
International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP) course hosted by
NOVA Parks.
- Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks,
including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and
uncomfortable positions;
- Able to
- Swim 200 yards without stopping
- Retrieve a 10 pound brick from the deepest end of the pool
- Tread water for 2 minutes without using your arms or hands
- Maintain ILTP certification and Community First Aid through
mandatory in-service training of no less than four hours
monthly.
- Thorough knowledge and application of life guarding rescue
techniques.
- Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the
public.
- Ability to gain a working knowledge of NOVA Parks, its history,
organization, rules and regulations.
- Availability to work additional hours during peak operating
season.
- Availability to work a variable work schedule, which WILL
include early and late hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to understand and follow oral instructions;
- Required to purchase and wear standard lifeguard uniform.
Please see job description
PI201244988
Keywords: NOVA Parks, Sterling , Lifeguard, Other , Sterling, Virginia
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