Job Description: Responsible for performing lifeguard duties, enforcing Club Rules, & daily pool and facility operations.
Minimum Current Certification Qualifications:
American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED – must be renewed every 2 years
Reimbursement up to $100 is available to new or returning guards with receipt of completion for the current year. Print & submit the Expense Report Form (found HERE) to LRCC Treasurer. Make a copy of your receipt & form.
Additional Knowledge and Skills:
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Knowledge of principles and practices of facility rules, policies, and procedures
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Leadership qualities and ensuring positive interactions with club members and guests
General Duties:
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Responsible for the safety of the facility patrons, enforce all policies, rules, and regulations
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Assists in general care & cleaning of facility & maintenance/minor repair of equipment
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Inspects the facility daily and immediately reports unsafe conditions to the head lifeguard, office staff or Director of Facilities.
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Assists in maintaining records, reports, and information regarding the following: incidents or accidents, water chemistry, patron attendance, member inquires
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Attends 1 hour lifeguard meetings with pay when arranged in advance
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Responsible to the Head Lifeguard, the Lifeguard Manager and the LRCC Board
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Carries out additional duties as assigned by the Head Lifeguard, Lifeguard Manager or LRCC board
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Responsible for finding own substitute if unable to work on scheduled day and time. Keep in mind that 2 first year guards cannot work the same shift without authorization from the Lifeguard Manager/Scheduler. Keep the use of the Lifeguard Scheduler and/or the Lifeguard Manager at a minimum for finding subs; except in case of extreme emergency.
Salary Information:
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Hourly pay rate minimum: $14.25/hr (higher pay rate available based on years of service and/or job performance)
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Rainy Day Pay: if your shift is cancelled due to weather, you will be paid for 2 hours
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Party Guard pay rates = Base pay + $1/hr
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Federal Holiday (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day) pay = Base Pay x 1.5
Uniforms:
Lifeguard LOGO uniforms are required to be worn when on duty. It is your responsibility to purchase items you need from your choice of vendor. Yearly uniform allowance is up to $70.00 with receipts from current year. Print the Expense Report Form (found HERE) and submit it to the LRCC Treasurer. Make a copy of your form & receipt.
Required Uniform Items: Lifeguard LOGO Suits, Trunks or Board Shorts (red, white or black) AND Whistle & Lanyard
Optional Uniform Items: Lifeguard LOGO Sweatshirt, T-Shirt, Hat or Visor (red, white or black)
THREE STRIKES POLICY:
To ensure lifeguards are taking their jobs seriously and that LRCC is hiring lifeguards who are serious about their job responsibilities, LRCC has a THREE STRIKES POLICY. THREE STRIKES = TERMINATION
Each of the following will result in one strike & will be recorded as a separate incident:
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using cell phone or texting while on guard duty (save communications for your break time)
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showing up late without notifying the lifeguard manager with verbal, email, or text confirmation
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failure to notify lifeguard manager of incidents at the pool and failure to log incidents in incident binder
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failure to wear a Lifeguard LOGO uniform
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failure to have lifeguard chairs at opposite sides of pool
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failure to get up and walk around the pool at regular intervals
GROUNDS FOR AUTOMATIC TERMINATION:
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Failure to show up for a shift without advance authorization from the Lifeguard Manager/Scheduler
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Leaving early without notifying and receiving verbal, email, or text confirmation from the Lifeguard Manager/Schedule
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Falsifying time sheet for yourself or others
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Arriving to work under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Please find LRCC’s 2020 Job Application HERE
