Lifeguard, Graylyn Conference Center at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Job Description SummaryLifeguarding position at the outside pool at Graylyn Conference Center. Lifeguards must respond according to sound lifeguarding principles to any emergency situation that may occur in the pool or surrounding area.
Job Description

* Pay range depends on previous experience.
* Evenings, weekends, and holidays are required. Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day are requirements for all staff.

Essential Functions:

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  Ensures personal safety for any individual using the Graylyn Pool & Tennis Club facilities including the swimming pool, locker rooms, showers, and surrounding areas through preventative guarding methods. Lifeguards must respond accordingly with sound lifeguarding principles to any emergency situation that may occur in the pool or surrounding area.

  
  


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  Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.

  
  


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  Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.

  
  


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  Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool.

  
  


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  Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available.

  
  


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  Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and departing from each shift.

  
  


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  Never leaves the pool unattended; remains alert and focused on the pool area while on duty.

  
  

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

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  Minimum age of 16. Must acquire a work permit if under the age of 18.

  
  


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  Current or ability to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification before position commencement.

  
  


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  Excellent interpersonal and communication.

  
  


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  Pre-Employment Testing of lifeguarding knowledge and skills:

  
  


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  Individuals seeking certification must demonstrate proficiency in all of the American Red Cross Lifeguard prerequisite skills.

  
  


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  Individuals certified through the American Red Cross Lifeguard are subject to skill demonstrations.

  
  


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  Prerequisites: swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes without hands, and complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds.

  
  

Physical Requirements:

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  Ability to pass lifeguard water test; ability to remain alert; ability to sit or stand for extended periods; adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals; ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision; ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue; ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.

  
  

Additional Job Description

Note:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

Time Type RequirementPart timeNote to Applicant:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Wa
ke Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Apply Now