Lifeguard

Job Classification:
Lifeguard 
Wage & Hour Status:
Non-Exempt
Reports To:
Sanford YMCA Aquatics Manager
Date:
8/15/2011
 
Position Purpose:
Responsible for maintaining a safe pool environment while effectively performing lifeguard duties.
Education, Experience, & Skills (Minimum Requirement):
Previous experience as a lifeguard preferred. Local American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR required.
Licensure/Certification Requirement:
N/A
 
CORE COMPETENCIES
Customer Service
  • Interacts with customers in a warm and friendly way.
  • Takes immediate action to meet customer requests or needs.
  • Listens to understand what customers have to say.
Safety
  • Recognizes safety hazards and takes corrective action; seeking assistance when needed.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of operational policies and procedures.
  • Performs work safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
System Behavior
  • Makes a decision considering the impact of the decision on other areas.
  • Initiates collaboration with others outside of service area.
  • Demonstrates personal commitment to the principles, values, and ethics of the organization.
  • Models accountability for learning by sharing knowledge and learning from others.
Interpersonal/Communication/Relationships
  • Builds effective working relationships.
  • Expresses appreciation to others for their work.
  • Treats others with respect.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
  • Demonstrates both knowledge and application of Sanford policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Facilitates and supports change within the Sanford Health.
  • Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning for themselves and staff.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
  • Demonstrates skill in accessing, preparing and using information as relevant to position.
  • Verbalizes and demonstrates knowledge of procedures for maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family and other medical information.
EQUIPMENT COMPETENCIES
  • Demonstrates skill in use of equipment relevant to position; verbalizes knowledge of appropriate safety procedures.
  • Diagnoses equipment problems; fixes or seeks out someone to fix.
  • Consistently informs appropriate person of problems encountered with repairs or calibration of equipment.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
  • Maintains control of the pool and enforces safety rules in a firm but positive manner.
  • Ensures the pool is never left unattended unless it is empty and all doors are locked.
  • Records water and air quality measurements. Reports any abnormalities or problems with the readings.
  • Responsible for the safety of all guests to the pool area.
  • Understands and maintains knowledge and understanding of the Aquatics Department Policies and Procedures.
  • Keeps pool and pool areas clean and clear of potential safety hazards. Informs Aquatic's Supervisor or maintenance personnel of any problems or necessary repairs.
  • Maintains a constant communication pipeline with the Aquatic Director and Aquatics Coordinator.
  • Exchanges resources and information with other Family Wellness Employees.
AGE RELATED COMPETENCIES
  • Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and adapts care according to patient's age/developmental stage.
 
BLOOD EXPOSURE
  • This position is classified as a Category I position under OSHA guidelines with high risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.
 
Supervisory:
 
Dimension:
 
Regular and predictable attendance is required.

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