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Family Wellness

Lifeguard
 

Position Purpose:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe pool environment while effectively performing lifeguard dutie

Education, Experience, & Skills (Minimum Requirement):

• Previous experience as a lifeguard preferred. Local American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR required.

Licensure/Certification Requirement:
N/A

CORE COMPETENCIES
Customer Service

• Interacts with customers in a warm and friendly way.
• Takes immediate action to meet customer requests or needs.
• Listens to understand what customers have to say.

Safety

• Recognizes safety hazards and takes corrective action; seeking assistance when needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of operational policies and procedures.
• Performs work safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.

System Behavior

• Makes a decision considering the impact of the decision on other areas.
• Initiates collaboration with others outside of service area.
• Demonstrates personal commitment to the principles, values, and ethics of the organization.
• Models accountability for learning by sharing knowledge and learning from others.

Interpersonal/Communication/Relationships

• Builds effective working relationships.
• Expresses appreciation to others for their work.
• Treats others with respect.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates both knowledge and application of Sanford policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Facilitates and supports change within the Sanford Health.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning for themselves and staff.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates skill in accessing, preparing and using information as relevant to position.
• Verbalizes and demonstrates knowledge of procedures for maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family and other medical information.

EQUIPMENT COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates skill in use of equipment relevant to position; verbalizes knowledge of appropriate safety procedures.
• Diagnoses equipment problems; fixes or seeks out someone to fix.
• Consistently informs appropriate person of problems encountered with repairs or calibration of equipment.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Maintains control of the pool and enforces safety rules in a firm but positive manner.
• Ensures the pool is never left unattended unless it is empty and all doors are locked.
• Records water and air quality measurements. Reports any abnormalities or problems with the readings.
• Responsible for the safety of all guests to the pool area.
• Understands and maintains knowledge and understanding of the Aquatics Department Policies and Procedures.
• Keeps pool and pool areas clean and clear of potential safety hazards. Informs Aquatic's Supervisor or maintenance personnel of any problems or necessary repairs.
• Maintains a constant communication pipeline with the Aquatic Director and Aquatics Coordinator.
• Exchanges resources and information with other Family Wellness Employees.

AGE RELATED COMPETENCIES

Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and adapts care according to patient's age/developmental stage.

BLOOD EXPOSURE

This position is classified as a Category I position under OSHA guidelines with high risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.