Beach Lifeguard - Lakeview Park
About The Position
Lorain County Metro Parks is seeking responsible individuals with good communication and swimming skills for lifeguard positions. Supervises swimming activities at Lakeview Beach and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed. Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces beach regulations and water safety policies. Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary. Evaluates conditions for safety and initiate an aquatics emergency action plan as required. Inspects beach facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable. Assists in cleaning the beach and related facilities and equipment
Requirements
- Must have American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid Certifications or be willing to obtain certification before the start date.
- Lifeguards must be at least 15 years of age.
- Lifeguards at Lakeview Beach must complete Waterfront Lifeguard certification training upon hire (training available upon request).
- Candidates must be available to work 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, 7 days a week.
- Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license.
- New employees must satisfactorily complete a background check.
- Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.
Responsibilities
- Supervises swimming activities
- Ensures policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed
- Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger
- Enforces beach regulations and water safety policies
- Administers first aid
- Rescues swimmers in distress
- Administers CPR and/or artificial respiration
- Evaluates conditions for safety
- Initiate an aquatics emergency action plan
- Inspects beach facilities, equipment, and water
- Assists in cleaning the beach and related facilities and equipment
- Duties as apparent and assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
