Lifeguard (FT and PT Seasonal)

Job Summary

The Crystal Mountain Lifeguard responsibilities include ensuring the well-being of our guests, keeping pool areas clean, answering guest questions, enforcing the policies, rules and regulations at the Park at Waters Edge.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Uphold and support recreation expectations including Great Service, Quality Programming and Safe Recreation.
• Assist department in minimizing liability and risk.
• Follow activity standard operation procedures (SOPs) and uphold facilitation standards outlined in training.
• Communicate, promote, sell, and encourage all on and off site program participation.
• Lifeguard the 4200 square foot pool at the Park at Water’s Edge to include lap lanes, play structures & whirlpool.
• Ensure guest safety and have the potential to be a first responder in an emergency situation.
• Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations
• Enforce policies, rules and regulations at the Park at Water’s Edge.
• Maintain 10/20 surveillance at all times.
• Complete regular in-service trainings.
• Complete On-Deck SOP, cleaning, projects, and announcements.
• Perform daily operations and cleaning maintenance of pool area.
• Clear pool deck of used towels, lifejackets, and trash.  Bag used towels as needed. Sign out life jackets from the Park window.
• Facilitate and staff private pool parties, events, and programs.
• Interact and provide a safe, fun environment at all times.
• Work special events and other programming as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Competencies:

• Previous lifeguard experience is preferred, but not required. 
• CPR/First Aid Certifications and Lifeguard Certification required/provided.
• Must be able to complete a preliminary swim test. 
• Excellent guest service.
• Clear and concise verbal communication skills.

• Must possess a high level of concentration, self-motivation, the ability to multi-task and the drive to have fun.
• Previous experience working with children a plus.
• Must have the ability to work independently.
• Dependable and meets goals.
• Exemplifies professional conduct and adherence to company Core Values.

Education:

• Currently enrolled in high school, high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Combination of education and experience that enables performance of all aspects of the position.

Physical & Other Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Minimum 16 years old.
• Evenings, weekends and holidays are a regular part of the schedule.
• Non-smoking candidates preferred.