Pool Contamination Protocol 13 Lifeguard Employee Contract 14 LIFEGUARD JOB DESCRIPTION Contact Information: Student Recreation Center front desk: 828-232-5650 Informal Recreation Coordinator: Laura Istvan, , office: 828-250-2324, cell: 540-539-1305 Aquatics Supervisor - Lessons: Lien Raets, , cell: 919-402-3725 Aquatics Supervisor - Lifeguards: Kyla Gargiulo, , cell: 908-247-2644 Full Aquatics team contact list can be found on our . Purpose: Provide supervision, maintain accurate count of pool users, enforce policies, and administer lifesaving techniques when necessary to all patrons using the pool. Pay Rate – $8.75 per hour Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations Recognize and respond effectively to emergency situations Inspect the aquatic facilities and report unsafe conditions and equipment to the Informal Recreation Coordinator Actively guard and scan the pool area at all times; refrain from socializing while guarding Secure the pool area by locking all doors when a lifeguard is not on duty Attend and participate in mandatory trainings, in-service trainings, monthly 30 minute swims, and silhouette tests Attend to participant questions and comments Complete daily reports Complete additional duties as assigned Perform regular chemical testing of pool water Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Lifeguards must hold a certification in Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Knowledge of Campus Recreation general policies and all aquatic area rules, regulations and policies. Previous lifeguarding experience preferred
WHISTLE COMMUNICATION One short blast - alert patron of rules (please walk, no diving, etc.) Two short blasts - clear the pool; alert other lifeguard of coverage (getting off stand, need assistance, etc.) LAP SWIM POOL ETIQUETTE Lanes are available on a first come first serve basis. No saving lanes. Patrons are required to share lanes if no others are available. When asking a swimmer to share a lane, patrons must get the swimmers attention in the shallow end by placing their hand in the water. Lanes 1 & 6 (outside lanes) will be used for ‘up and back swimming.’ Swimmers must swim on the same side of the lane in both directions. Lanes 2-5 shall be designated as circular swim. EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN Emergency Action Plan Steps: Lifeguard recognizes that someone needs immediate help in the water or on land. Lifeguard activates Emergency Action Plan Before leaving the lifeguard stand, the primary lifeguard first activates the Emergency Action Plan by giving 2-whistle blasts to clear the pool and alert other lifeguard. The secondary lifeguard responds by clearing patrons from pool or providing backup coverage, calls Building Supervisor, calls Campus Police personnel if necessary (Dial 9 then 1-828-251-6710), grabs the Go-Bag from the guard office and gives additional help if necessary. Lifeguard follows the General Rescue Procedures for emergencies that occur in the water or on land. Non-life and Life Threatening Injuries For all injuries immediately contact the facility supervisor or professional staff member. Use the radio or call the customer service desk at ext. 5650. Dial 9 then If the injury is life threatening, upon contact a Campus Rec staff member, call Campus Police (6710). Remain calm and assist Campus Rec staff and/or medical professionals where necessary. First Aid supplies are available for patrons and can be found in the pool office. Additional supplies are available through a Facility Supervisor.