Concordia Academic Year
Lifeguard (Word.doc)

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

Minimum Qualifications
Current certifications in the following:

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid
• American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Thorough 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

• Recognize and respond quickly and effectively in emergencies.
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations.
• Report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the aquatic director or pool supervisor.
• Complete an incident report if a patron gets injured.
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions.
• Maintain fitness level (swimming skills, strength and endurance.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by aquatic director or pool supervisor.

Responsible to

• Aquatic director and pool supervisor