Lifeguard

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

6/1/2019

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

930008

Job Title:

Lifeguard

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

Incumbent shall be responsible for lifeguarding at the Aquatic Center during assigned shifts.  Lifeguard has the responsibility of ensuring for a safe environment both in and out of the water, while on duty.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Ensure the safety of all participants by enforcing preventative measures, promoting consistency, and remaining alert at all times.

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Learn and follow all emergency procedures. Maintain current certifications and provide a copy of each.

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Maintain a level of physical fitness that will enable you to perform rescue techniques.

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Keep decks free of equipment and clutter.

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Regularly attend staff meetings and in-service training.

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Greet participants and maintain a professional, yet inviting atmosphere within the Aquatic Center.

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Give assistance with the hydraulic lift, aqua wheelchair, ramps, equipment, and workout information, as needed.

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Reset lane lines and signs as needed.

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Solve problems related to pool use, equipment, and other participant concerns. Communicate necessary information to your supervisor.

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Follow opening and closing procedures, securing the facility as trained.

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Under management direction, find a substitute guard from the Aquatic Center list should you need to be absent.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

(Select all that apply)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma

or equivalent

Preferred

Previous lifeguard experience

Preferred

Current Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification

Required

Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification

Required

Current First Aid Certification

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Ability to pass the skills and written exams

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Ability to enforce rules and assist participants in a friendly, respectful manner

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Applicants with expired certifications or non-Red Cross certifications interested in applying may be eligible to attend a class for a Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification and/or CPR certification through UW Health Sports Medicine Center at the discretion of the manager

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.