Bear Center Lifeguard
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Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA, US
Summary
The lifeguard is responsible for monitoring the pool area to ensure patron safety, performing rescues, and administering first aid when necessary. They also handle facility maintenance, enforce safety policies, and maintain clear communication with the team and leadership.
Job Description
Position Overview:
This role involves ensuring a safe, welcoming, and professional environment within the campus natatorium. Student lifeguards serve as the first point of contact for visitors, enforce facility policies, provide accurate information, and represent the college with a positive and professional demeanor. Candidates should demonstrate strong problem-solving, time management, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Safety & Emergency Response
- Monitor the pool area to ensure the safety of all patrons.
- Perform rescues and administer first aid when necessary.
- Maintain awareness of and follow the Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
- Report any safety concerns or incidents to appropriate personnel.
- Facility Maintenance
- Conduct routine checks of pool chemicals and equipment.
- Ensure facility security, including locking doors when closed.
- Assist in maintaining cleanliness and general upkeep of the natatorium.
- Team Collaboration
- Communicate effectively with fellow lifeguards, Head Lifeguards, and the Natatorium Coordinator.
- Foster a positive and respectful working environment.
- Advise leadership on safety-related issues and concerns.
- Policy Enforcement & Professional Conduct
- Model appropriate behavior and uphold college policies, state, and federal regulations.
- Be assertive and assist in resolving conflicts when necessary.
- Report violations of lifeguard protocols to the Natatorium Coordinator.
- Remain approachable and available to patrons and staff.
Qualifications
1. Foundational Work Skills: Yes
2. Critical and Creative Thinking: Yes
3. Oral/Written Communication: Yes
4. Quantitative Reasoning/Literacy: No
5. Information Literacy: Yes
6. Leadership: Yes
7. Teamwork/Collaboration: Yes
8. Professionalism/Ethics: Yes
9. Global/Intercultural Fluency: Yes
10. Lifeguard Certification: Yes
