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Description

Position Overview

The Lifeguard is responsible for always ensuring the safety of swimmers and members in the pool and surrounding pool area. They participate in pool activities and ensure that members and guests are following pool procedures. 

Key Responsibilities

• Greets members and guests and facilitates member and guest sign-in process.
• Maintains constant surveillance of members in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Always presents professional appearance and attitude and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate maintenance reports.
• Always utilizes appropriate pool apparatuses and gear, especially during rescues.
• Checks first aid kit and supplies and reports items needed to the Pool Director.
• Administers to minor injuries such as small cuts and bruises of swimmers.
• Responds with Pool Director to all Incident reports.
• Maintains a fresh supply of towels by washing and folding towels based on leadership direction. 
• Enforces pool rules of conduct informally.
• Maintains a lost and found area at the pool.
• Monitors pool games.
• Cleans restrooms and pool area on a regular basis as per pool procedures.
• Participates in training as required by Pool Director.
• Extracts debris from pool surface and throughout day as needed.
• Attends meetings and clinics as per Pool Director. 
• Prepares for all home swim meets per Pool Director. 
• Always follows pool code of conduct.
• Makes every reasonable effort to continually improve the way the job is performed and increase the quality of service to members and guests.
• Attends and participates in team, departmental, and Club meetings as requested.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One (1) year in related field(s) 
• American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Red Cross Lifeguarding & American Red Cross First Aid
• Previous experience in pool life guarding
• WSI Certification preferred 
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Skill in the application of life guarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Ability to effectively communicate with groups participating in pool activities, and to provide necessary instruction to youth and/or staff.
• Ability to communicate and train youth in safety regulations and emergency procedures

Work Environment

Edina Country Club is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the role.

• Work may involve prolonged sitting, standing, and strenuous in-and-out-of-water rescues.
• Majority of time is spent outdoors, with exposure to varying weather conditions, including high sun exposure.
• Tasks involve regular physical activity such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and may include lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing 20–50 pounds.
• Requires visual, auditory, and communication abilities, including depth perception and the ability to identify and respond to pool-related hazards.
• Exposure to environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, moisture, chemicals, and temperature extremes may occur.
• Ability to observe behavior, enforce safety rules, respond to emergencies, and maintain professionalism in accordance with Club standards.
• Ability to climb ladders or step stools, and perform tasks requiring bending, leaning, stooping, and fine motor skills.

Benefits & Perks

Benefits may vary by position, classification, and eligibility.

• Competitive hourly pay 
• Employee discounts
• Complimentary meal during shifts
• Paid sick time
• Referral program
• Flexible schedule 

Edina Country Club is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other category that may be protected by law.