Lifeguard

Location: Sapulpa Feels like: 8 Humidity: 68 Wind: N 9 mph * Provide a high level of safety by preventing accidents and saving lives.* Prevent accidents and save lives by enforcing and following pool rules and using proper lifeguarding procedures when needed.* Educate the public in pool/aquatic center safety.* Monitor pool areas as assigned.* Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility.* Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.* Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical personnel.* Activate the EAP when required.* Perform appropriate water rescues when necessary.* Assist with various events/programs as assigned.* Participate in special events as directed by the Aquatic Supervisor or Head Lifeguard.* Perform various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.* Brush side walls; skim surface of the pool; prepare pool surroundings for daily use by (including but not limited to) straightening tables, chairs, pool equipment and guard room; and dispose of trash and debris.* Maintain amenities and cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms and showers.* Maintain guard room and storage areas as needed.* Keep Aquatics Supervisor/Head Lifeguard informed of any problems arising with patrons, other staff members, or the facility.* Arrive to the Sapulpa Aquatics Center 30 minutes before opening of the facility (Noted on your schedule).* Wear proper Lifeguard uniform upon arrival.* Enforce pool rules in a prompt and courteous manner.* Provide constant undistracted attention to the pool area.* Report all accidents, administered first aid, and incidents with an Incident Report.* Check all safety equipment when coming on duty and remedy any unsafe conditions.* Attend daily check-in meetings with Head Lifeguard to address any questions, daily large groups, changes in schedules, or issues relating to the facility.* Attend staff meetings when requested to do so.* Attend all scheduled lifeguard training sessions.* Attend to specific setup, breakdown, and/or cleaning duties adherent to your shift.* Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.* Ability to follow direction from Aquatic Supervisor and Head Lifeguard.* Fully understand planned emergency procedures, rules, and maintenance schedules.* Ability to enforce posted rules.* Focus attention on swimmers at all times.* Be alert and attentive.* Never leave the pool unattended.* Keep the slide open at all times.* Insist patrons comply with all pool regulations. When rules are broken, explain why the regulation is necessary. Safety is key.* Take necessary steps to prevent accident to injury.* No reading or use of cellular phone or smart device while on duty.* Provide Swimming Proficiency Tests for all children that meet required criteria.* Keep a record of all the children with a successfully passed Swimming Proficiency Test.* Report to the Aquatics Supervisor/Head Lifeguard any pool maintenance problems, discipline problems, and any safety concerns.* Maintain current required certifications.* Check for glass around the pool deck and with patrons. If a patron has glass, it is the responsibility of all Sapulpa Aquatic Center staff to **SAY SOMETHING** to the patron about pool safety, no glass allowed.* Must be at least 16 years old.* A current YMCA, Red Cross Lifeguarding, or Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguarding Certification.* A current CPR/First Aid/Oxygen/AED for Adult, Child, Infant Certification for the Professional Rescuer.* Flexible schedule with required minimum to work 30 hours per week.* The Lifeguard must show a proficiency in the use and operation of the following equipment; and any other equipment deemed necessary to complete job duties.* Lifesaving equipment such as rescue tubes, rescue hooks, ring buoys, spine boards, and c-collars, etc.* *Female Lifeguards* : Red, navy, or black one-piece swimming suit with navy or black shorts, lifeguard shirt or tank top, whistle on breakaway lanyard at neck, hat with front brim, and sunglasses.* *All female lifeguards must wear shorts.** *Male Lifeguards* : Red, navy, or black board shorts, Lifeguard shirt or tank top, whistle on breakaway lanyard at neck, hat with front brim and sunglasses.* ***Whistle, hat and sunglasses are REQUIRED!*****Location:**