Lifeguard Job Description and Pay Rates

Lifeguards: Seasonal part-to-full time availability between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days per week. Minimum Age: 16

$10 to $13 per hour

Under general supervision of Pool Manager and/or Head Lifeguards, Lifeguards will ensure the pool safety of members and guests by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Required Documents:

  • C.P.R. Certificate
  • Lifeguard Training Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Proof of Age

Duties:

  • Maintain constant surveillance of members and guests in the facility; act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of same in the event of emergency.
  • Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
  • Perform various maintenance and cleaning duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
  • Prepare and maintain appropriate activity reports and logs.
  • Check-in pool members and guests.
  • Sell concessions.
  • General upkeep of concessions area, pool area and bathhouses as assigned by Manager on Duty or Head Lifeguard.

Head Lifeguards: The Head Lifeguard positions at Murraywood Swim and Racquet Club are seasonal part-to-full-time flex positions with availability between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days per week. The Head Lifeguards report to the Pool Manager and also work in conjunction with the CPO. The Head Lifeguards supervise Lifeguards and pool operations as scheduled in the absence of the Pool Manager in addition to serving as a lifeguard in the regular rotation. Head Lifeguards typically have three or more years of experience as a Lifeguard at Murraywood. The higher pay scale of $10.25 per hour will only apply to those hours scheduled and documented as Head Lifeguard hours.

$14 per hour

Required Certifications:

  • C.P.R. Certificate
  • Lifeguard Training Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Proof of Age

Duties:

The Head Lifeguard will oversee all pool operations in the absence of the Pool Manager, and will serve as Manager on Duty for scheduled shifts. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Opening or closing pool procedures.
  • Oversight of lifeguards to ensure that proper procedures are being adhered to while guarding the pool. This occurs while working in the regular lifeguard rotation.
  • Oversight of lifeguards to ensure that proper member and guest check-in procedures are being adhered to.
  • Oversight of lifeguards to ensure that proper procedures are being adhered to in the Concession stand regarding the sale of concessions.
  • Oversight of water chemical levels as instructed by Pool Manager and CPO.
  • Completion of required logs and paperwork.
  • Closing out of cash register and preparation of daily deposit.|
  • Booking Pool Parties.
  • Customer service as needed.
  • Assisting in all areas of operations as needed.|
  • Other duties as assigned by Pool Manager, CPO or Pool Chairperson.

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