Lifeguard

JOB SUMMARY 

The Lifeguard’s primary role is to ensure the safety of patrons and coworkers. This will be done by surveillance of the pools, recognizing and preventing hazardous behaviors, inspecting pool areas for potential problems and hazards, taking appropriate action and watching for unusual activity in and around the pool areas. Lifeguard’s secondary duties will include, but is not limited to: maintaining pool chemistry logs, cleaning and maintaining the pool areas, assisting coworkers with set up and tear down of a class area, and greeting and assisting members. Lifeguards are required to attend all Lifeguard In-Services and Aquatics, Club and Company meetings. Lifeguards will be required to work holidays and all Aquatics related events. This role is critical to maintaining the luxury standard and reputation of The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa while upholding the highest levels of discretion and professionalism.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
•    Maintain surveillance of patrons in the facility, act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
•    Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
•    Follow proper procedures for pool closures.
•    Always present a professional appearance and positive attitude.
•    Maintain a high standard of customer service.
•    Prepares and maintains appropriate reports.
•    Test and record water chemistry on a prescribed schedule, maintain logs.
•    Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
•    Inspect the pool areas for problems and potential hazards, reports issues and follows up. Report potential problems and hazards to Head Lifeguard and Aquatics Manager immediately. 
•    Secondary duties include but are not limited to: 
•    Greet members, assist with finding seating, towels, swim gear…etc. 
•    Ensure proper inventory of loaner items are available to members
•    Clean and organize the pool areas
•    Assist Instructors prior to and after classes 
•    Clean and organize the Pool House office and storage areas
•    Ensure the pool restrooms ensure they are clean
•    Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
•    High school education, GED, or equivalent experience.
•    Current Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid Certification. 
•    Required to audition to show skills are strong and up to date.
•    Speak English fluently 
•    Positive and friendly attitude 
•    Prior customer service experience preferred
•    Eye for cleanliness and detail
•    Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
•    Hours required: Scheduled days and hours vary based on departmental needs.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

•    CPR and First Aid Certification (Must obtain certifications within 3 weeks of hire).

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to meet the following minimum physical requirements for at least an eight-hour shift:

• Physical Stamina: Frequent standing, walking, climbing of ladders and stairs, kneeling, reaching overhead, lifting and carrying various objects weighing up to 30 lbs. Must be able to work safely and effectively in outdoor temperatures. Summer temperatures outside can get above 95 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 months of year. For 2 months of year, low temperatures can get below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Must be able to swim.
• Hearing / Speech: Must be able to effectively engage in one-on-one communication with guests, members, and customers and use a 2-way radio to communicate clearly and accurately with co-workers.
• Vision: Must be able to accurately read instructions, reports, and log sheets. Must be able to work with computers and PDAs in varying light conditions.
• Literacy: Must be able to produce, read and understand reports, including security, incident and police reports. Must be able to analyze and process written information from a variety of sources and effectively communicate content of reports.
• Chemicals/Agents: Must be able to work safely with chemicals according to SDS sheets and all applicable laws, codes and regulatory requirements.