Lifeguard - Four Points by Sheraton Flushing - Flushing, NY

Benefits/Perks of Working With Us:

Upon joining Real Hospitality Group, associates are offered competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, flexible access to wages, holiday, sick and vacation pay, health, dental and vision insurance, employer paid life, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance, an employee assistance program, a 401k, and many associate discount options.

Purpose for the Position:  The Lifeguard is responsible for monitoring pool activity and facilitating safe and appropriate pool practices, rescuing and assisting those in need, providing instruction to participants and maintaining a clean pool environment.

The Lifeguard Essential Responsibilities:

1. Caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards, and enforce and adhere to pool rules and regulations.
2. Maintain order in the pool and adjoining areas at all times.
3. Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer First Aid when necessary.
4. Responsible for safe water conditions such as chlorine and pH levels in the pool.
5. Inspect facilities for cleanliness, complete general pool cleaning, and maintenance duties.
6. Maintain clean environment by picking up used towels, trash, or any other obstacles that might be present.
7. Provide general information on pool operation to patrons.
8. Follow all direction given by supervisors or management.

To do this kind of work, you must be able to:

• Must be alert and attentive at all times while on duty.
• Previous pool lifeguard experience preferred.
• Displays strong decision making ability.
• Must have knowledge of pool equipment and be able to read and determine chlorine content and pH using a water testing kit and keep a log of all readings.
• Must be available for work on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Specific Vocational Preparation:  Must have American Red Cross lifeguard certification.  Must be certified in adult/child/infant CPR.