LIFEGUARD at Santa Ana Pueblo in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Lifeguard
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Tamaya Wellness Center (TWC)
SUPERVISOR: Aquatics Manager
GRADE: NE2
Position Summary:
Works under the supervision of the Aquatics Manager. Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring safety and cleanliness within the aquatics area. Ensure all policies and safety precautions are adhered to. *This position will work evenings, and weekends; hours will vary depending on the activities scheduled. *

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Ensures Safety in the pool area at all times. Teaches individual and/or group swimming lessons. Maintains pool and water quality standards as requested by supervisor. Monitors individuals using the aquatic facilities to include operation and safety of equipment. Assists the recreation program as needed. Reports any unusual activity or unsafe conditions to management. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have high school diploma, GED or currently attending high school. At least 1 year of prior lifeguarding experience. CPO Certification a plus. Must be an excellent swimmer. Must have current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation. Must be certified in CPR and First Aid upon hire.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Certifications:
Ability to work under limited supervision. Ability to work with children, adults and seniors. Knowledge of general safety rules, equipment, games and operating procedures. Ability to read signs and labels and follow directions. Ability to be flexible to changing schedules. Knowledge to perform in any emergency situation.
Knowledge of First Aid and CPR.

Physical Demands:
Specific required movements include the following: Trunk-bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, carry. Arms-reach, carries lift, twists, and rotates. Legs- lift, push, pull, twists, and rotates. Hands-grasp, manipulate, bilateral coordination, eye and hand coordination. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Work Environment:
Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Duties may involve walking, standing for long periods of time, sitting and crouching, swimming, water rescues and practice. Duties also involve adjusting of pool chemistry and equipment when necessary.

Position Notes
Must be able to work long hours under occasionally stressful conditions. Subject to hazards that may cause personal bodily harm, smoke, common colds, influenza, dust, odors, chemicals and elevated noise levels. Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard, soft and slippery surfaces. Also on soft carpeted floors, cement structures, aquatic related entertainment equipment and structures.

Acknowledgment:
I acknowledge that I have received, reviewed and fully understand the above job description. I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined. I understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential functions described therein, under any and all conditions as described in order to stay in good standing with my job. I further understand that my job may change according to the needs of my department or the Pueblo. If I have any questions about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or the Human Resources Manager.