Lifeguard

The Lifeguard plays a strong role in keeping Surf Ranch guests safe. Under the direct supervision of the Water Safety Manager, the Lifeguard will be responsible to maintain the safety of all people in and around the water and assist in medical aid when incidents occur. The Lifeguard will make water related decisions with the utmost regard for Surf Ranch employees and its guests. The Lifeguard must have an expert level understanding of all wave system operations as well as the ability to detect unsafe aquatic practices and recommend safe avenues for guests in a professional polite manner. The Lifeguard will watch the water, affect rescues, when necessary, watch the surrounding property, enforce property rules, and assist with any medical or water related emergency.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Actively observe activities in the wave basin and facilitate a safe guest.
• Watch all employees and guests who enter the wave.
• Diligently watch the water to help prevent accidents and provide first aid, emergency medical aid and respond to emergencies as necessary.
• Work directly with Surf Guides and Water Safety.
• Perform water rescues within the scope of Lifeguard.
• Direct guests when minor and/or major water and medical emergencies.
• Be professional, friendly, and engaged with guests.
• Assist in gathering information for reports for incidents that require lifeguard input. 
• Maintain training.
• Maintain the general upkeep of Surf Ranch facilities including boat ramp, jet ski, and lifeguard.
• Ensure all activities & operations are conducted in accordance with established procedures and policies of the Water Safety SOPs.
• Clearly communicate between, water safety, control tower, and jet ski.
• Activate the 911 system should a guest need care from paramedics and/or fire rescue. 
• Thorough understanding of Water Safety Handbook.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 1+ years previous experience as lifeguard
• Red Cross/USLA/Acceptable Lifeguard Certifying Agency Lifeguard Certification
• CPR/AED First Aid Certification

Personal Attributes:

• Excited and enthusiastic outlook on work as it pertains to guests and Surf Ranch
• An open and collaborative nature
• A high degree of self-awareness of one’s own personal style, strengths and weaknesses and motivational triggers
• Integrity and honesty

Working Conditions / Physical requirements (if applicable):

• Physically able to swim, swim in rough and deep water, walk, run, walk or run over rough or uneven surfaces, bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, and carry loads as necessary.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch.
• Must be able to swim at least 550 yards, dive at least 10 feet deep, swim with a 80-pound object for at least 20 yards, and tread water for at least 2 minutes.
• Ability to lift a person off the bottom and out of the water.
• Perform all skills required for Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time outside in occasionally extreme weather conditions.

Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities are able to perform the essential functions.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.00  based on relevant experience