Pool Operations - Lifeguard I

Job Title

Lifeguard I

Department:

Student Recreation Center

Reports to:

Aquatics Coordinator

Pay Rate:

$17.26 per hour 

Hours:

Up to 20 hours per week

Job Summary:

Lifeguard I will be responsible for speaking, demonstrating, and providing feedback to children and adults. Will observe safety standard for pool both in water and on deck and will complete daily records and chemical checks.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility
• Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency
• Enforce rules and regulations regarding pool use
• Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
• Present professional appearance and attitude at all time, and maintains a high standard of customer service
• Perform various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
• Prepare and maintains appropriate activity reports
• Adhere to and assist in the enforcement of the policies and procedures of the University, the Associated Students, CSUF, Inc., and Titan Recreation.
• Must attend required Student Recreation Center and ASI employee orientation and trainings as well as department specific trainings and meetings
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Other duties as assigned

Customer Service & Collaboration:

• Establishes and maintains working relationships with various A.S. and University departments

Safety:

• Ensures all operations are conducted with safety of staff and customers as first priority, and in accordance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and other safety policies.
• Reports accidents to supervisor and reviews changes required to avoid reoccurrence.
• Reports maintenance problems and/or broken and unsafe equipment to the appropriate party or supervisor immediately

Requirements:

• Must be a currently enrolled California State University Fullerton student in good academic standing  
• Aquatics, swim team, or water polo experience is preferred
• Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously using - front crawl, backstroke and breast stroke
• Must be able to swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10-pound object and remove it from the pool within 1 minute & 30 seconds

Requirement:

Must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification or be able to obtain certification before start of employment

Trainings:

• Must complete:
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Campus Health and Safety Requirements
  • CSU’S Discrimination Harassment Prevention Program
  • Data Security and FERPA
  • Gender Equity and Title IX
  • Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
  • First Aid/CPR/AED

within 30 days of hire

Work Environment:

• This position requires being outdoors and in water for a minimum of 3.5 hours per day
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water
• Moderate noise level
• Active and very lively environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, lower, push and pull loads ranging in weight from 5-50 lbs
• Must be able to carry loads ranging from 5-50 lbs for distances up to 20ft
• Must be able to climb out of a pool without using a ladder and extricate a person with assistance

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions