Lifeguard Specialist

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The Opportunity

The Lifeguard Specialist is responsible for assisting the Assistant Director of Fitness Facility Operations and Risk Management with maintaining a safe and clean aquatics operation by building and maintaining a well-trained team of lifeguards and enforcing high standards in aquatic operations management.

Position Duties:

• Teaches lifeguard certification courses to certify new guards and recertify existing guards.
• Assists with hiring, training, and onboarding of new lifeguards.
• Ensures that all lifeguards are current on their training and certifications.
• Schedules, coordinates and conducts monthly in-service training.
• Ensures that lifeguards are fully competent in first aid, CPR, and all water rescue techniques.
• Assists with the scheduling of lifeguards to ensure that adequate coverage of pool areas are maintained during operating hours.
• Evaluates lifeguard staff performance in accordance with established safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Keeps the Assistant Director well informed of pool maintenance and supply/ equipment needs by performing regular equipment inventories and pool inspection.
• Ensures that swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on decks. Fills in for lifeguards as necessary.
• Responds to patron concerns, questions, or any other significant issues. Provides input and feedback while responding to problems.
• Ensures that aquatic programs are occurring as desired and assists with the overall management of swimming events.
• Works weekly lifeguard shifts, including filling in for shifts when needed and available.
• Performs all lifeguard responsibilities including monitoring pool activities, applying first aid, and performing water rescues as necessary.
• Performs all duties as assigned.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition numberR309993. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter

• Full Resume

• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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