LIFEGUARD

Description

Landscapes Golf Management and Fountain Head Country Club are excited to invite enthusiastic and professional individuals to join our team as Lifeguards.  This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring the safety and enjoyment of our members and guests while maintaining a welcoming environment.  Must be at least 16 years of age by time of hire.

Located in Hagerstown, Maryland, Fountain Head has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that surpasses any other. The club boasts not only on its beautiful stone Clubhouse and perfectly manicured grounds, but also on the array of amenities it offers to members and guests. At Fountain Head, you can experience exquisite fine dining, sports, social and business activities at the Club, all while making new friends and partnerships along the way. Fountain Head offers first-class gym facilities, tennis courts and lessons, swimming pools and lessons, as well as the finest original Donald Ross golf course in the state of Maryland. Its elegant ballroom is the premier event, banquet, and wedding venue for Hagerstown, Maryland and the surrounding areas. The club is located a convenient short drive from Pennsylvania, Baltimore, Virginia, Washington D.C., Western Maryland and West Virginia.  

Discover more about Fountain Head Country Club by visiting www.fhcc1924.com. 

Our Values Bring Us Together; Our Expertise Sets Us Apart.  We at LGM believe these values are instrumental to our daily operations.  LGM Values:   Do the Right Thing, Take Care of Each Other, Find a Way, Lead, Be the Best

To learn more about Landscapes Golf Management visit www.landscapesgolf.com .

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly pool environment and for attending to swimmers in need of assistance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Promotes, works and acts in a manner consistent with the values of LGM.
2. Adheres to and enforces pool rules and regulations to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment; refers individuals who fail to comply with regulations to the supervisor.
3. Monitors and maintains designated areas of responsibility for potential hazards, accidents and safety concerns; reports all hazards and incidents to the supervisor immediately. Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to the pool deck, diving equipment, water slide equipment, general pool areas, etc.
4. Remains alert and continually monitors those individuals swimming in the pool, water slide and diving areas; assists and/or rescues individuals who are in danger.
5. Administers first aid, CPR and/or other life saving techniques until no longer needed or until relieved by a supervisor or emergency medical personnel.
6. Maintains a safe and clean pool environment by assisting with custodial duties in the pool bathhouse, concessions and general pool area.
7. Assists with evacuating the pool due to medical and pool emergencies.
8. Attends and actively participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
9. Demonstrates a commitment to the work and success of the club and the Company by being service- and solution-oriented, having positive interactions with all club staff and members/guests, and meeting established quality, service and safety expectations.
10. Performs additional assignments per the direction of club or Company managers.
11. Regular and punctual attendance on site for all scheduled shifts is required.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Understands safety rules and precautions related to swimming pool operations.
2. Adept at techniques utilized in the American Red Cross or YMCA lifesaving certification, CPR and basic first aid while maintaining a calm demeanor.
3. Ability to perform job duties efficiently while managing frequent interruptions and/or dealing with stressful or potentially hazardous situations.
4. Excellent customer service skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIANCE

1. Current American Red Cross or YMCA Basic Lifesaving or equivalent certification, CPR and First Aid Certifications. Certifications should be current and up to date at all times.
2. Previous lifeguarding experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Seeing and hearing: read documents, computer screen, answer phones, communicate in person 50-100%
• Standing and walking 25-50%
• Climbing, stooping, squatting and kneeling 0-24%
• Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, writing and driving 50-100%
• Lift in excess of 50 pounds 0-24%

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description may be changed or updated at any time without notice.