Trinity University Athletics

Job Description

Lifeguard

Job Description:

Responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies

Minimum Qualifications:

Current certification in the following:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aide
• American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer
• Pre-employment testing of lifeguarding skills and knowledge

Knowledge and Skills:

• Through knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures
• Leadership and public relations skills
• Decision-making skills

Responsibilities:

Responsible for, but not limited to:

• Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies
• Enforces all of the facilities policies, rules, and regulations
• Inspects the facility on a daily schedule and reports any unsafe conditions and equipment to the facility manager immediately
• Complete records and reports
• Participates in regular in-service training sessions
• Exercise regularly to maintain a fitness level (strength and endurance).
• Responds to patron inquiries and concerns
• Supervises the general care and cleaning of the facility
• Carries out additional duties as assigned by the facility manager

Responsible to:

Head lifeguard, Aquatics Operations Specialist, and Aquatics Director