Waukee Student Job Board

The lifeguard performs a wide variety of procedures necessary to ensure the safety of the aquatic center patrons. Job entails scanning area of coverage, rotating with other guards, cleaning duties as assigned, working required shifts, supervising young children, teens, and adult patrons, enforcing facility rules and policies, and engaging in effective communication with facility patrons.

Job Duties:

To ensure the safety of all facility patrons and program participants through alertness and firm, yet courteous and consistent enforcement of pool rules.
To be prepared at all times to rescue, resuscitate and give first aid to any patron or staff at the facility.
To be familiar with all locations of safety equipment and emergency action plans and how both are administered.
Know and enforce all pool rules and regulations by using common sense, consistency, and sound judgement. Knowledge of the proper use of the facility plan for rule infractions and discipline procedures.
Know the guard procedures and policies and the assignments of each guarding position.
Wear the staff uniform while on duty, including a whistle, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Regular attendance and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and aquatic events/rentals as needed for this position.

Requirements:

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.