Lifeguard I - Seasonal P/T

**SUMMARY:** The Lifeguard I will join the team of service oriented professionals in the state of the art Pechanga Recreation Center, which delivers a wide variety of activities to the Pechanga Community. The Lifeguard I is responsible for guarding their area of responsibility; responding to any level of incident and emergency around the Aquatics facility; enforcing safety rules fairly and politely; providing excellent customer service to the Membership; being responsive to Member and guest requests; ensuring member safety; being patient and enthusiastic while teaching and holding productive lessons. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** **** - Interact and provide a fun, safe, clean environment and experience to our Members in the Aquatics Center. - Abide by and enforce policies and procedures of the Pechanga Recreation Center to ensure a safe operation of the pool and all aquatic activities. - Act as Leader on duty in the absence of the Aquatics Coordinator, duties include guiding and/or directing seasonal staff. - Provide general information on pool operations to the Membership. Caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards, and enforce pool rules. - Maintain constant surveillance and monitor activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers. - Respond to all illness and injury incidents around the entire Aquatics facility immediately and appropriately. This includes, but not limited to performing Lifeguarding skills, First Aid, CPR, and other until arrival of emergency medical services. - Use and store equipment appropriately, assist with pool set up and general cleaning of equipment. - Maintain a clean, safe and orderly pool, deck, Aquatics office, and locker rooms. Inspect facilities regularly and report any unsafe conditions/equipment to Aquatics Coordinator or Recreation Center Director immediately. - Assist with Aquatic center special events preparations, set up and break down. - Must adhere to all policies and procedures of the Pechanga Tribal Government. **QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:** - High School diploma or GED preferred. - American Red Cross certification required - Current certifications in Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer required. - Water Safety Instructor (WSI) preferred. - 2-3 years previous Lifeguarding experience preferred OR - Completion of Pechanga Junior Lifeguarding program - Ability to perform all American Red Cross Lifeguarding skills and CPR/AED. - Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. - Must be an effective decision-maker. - Must be able to successfully perform the lifeguard skills checklist at all times during employment. - This position is subject to the Pechanga Tribal Government’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy. This includes: pre-employment testing, post accident or injury, and random testing. - Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. - Successfully complete required Performance Testing. **Performance testing:** After the oral examination, all applicants must pass the performance test to be considered eligible for the position of Lifeguard I. Should anyone testing, fail any part of the performance test, one re-test will be permitted on the same test date. Testing will be administered to all qualified applicants and shall include the following factors: Swimming approximately 500 yards using front crawl or breaststroke only; must tread water for 2 minutes using legs only, performing a surface dive to locate and recover a 10lb object at a depth of up to 7 feet, keeping 2 hands on the weight bringing onto to the pool deck and coming out of the pool with no assistance. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:** - Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher. - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. - Ability and flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Some split-shifts may be required. - Ability to work indepe…