Lifeguard Howard Long Wellness Center (Casual)

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. The Lifeguard provides members and guests with a safe and enjoyable aquatic environment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. AED/CPR Certified. 2. Current Lifeguard Certification through the American Red Cross, United States Lifesaving Association (USLA), or American Lifeguard Association (ALA). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High school education or equivalent. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Provides a welcoming greeting to members and guest when they enter the aquatics area. 2. Monitors guest activity within the aquatics environments to ensure a safe aquatics environment at all times. 3. Assists with the maintenance of a clean and safe pool environment to ensure that it meets all required local health codes and quest needs. This may include monitoring and balancing water chemistry, monitoring and maintaining pool temperature, and monitoring and maintaining the cleanliness of the pool. 4. Assists with the maintenance of a clean and safe pool environment through proper cleaning and preventative maintenance of aquatics environment including filter room equipment, heaters, and pool surfaces per facility policy and procedures. 5. Provides aquatics services, including teaching swimming lessons, supervising group swim activities, and helping with other aquatics program activities. 6. Demonstrates professionalism that aligns with the values, philosophies, and standards of the facility. 7. Performs other facility-related duties, as needed, to ensure the satisfaction of members and guests. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. 1. Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Exposure to pool chemicals. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Must have good communication and interpersonal skills. 2. Ability to work based on operational needs of the hospital. 3. Possess ability to relay information, and deal tactfully and harmoniously with others. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. Cost Center: 572 WH Health and Wellness Address: 800 Medical Park Dr Wheeling West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.