Lifeguard

• Understand and accept the primary responsibility is the safety of the pool patrons and enforce all the pool rules.
• Receive appropriate training on how to safely handle hazardous chemicals and how to reduce disease transmission from bloodborne pathogens.
• Ensure patron safety at all times and keep pool area and restrooms clean and clear of debris.
• Maintain filtration system & pool chemistry and record in daily logbook every hour and as required.
• Follow all company/property guidelines pertaining to safety and operations.
• Complete assigned shift(s) from beginning to end, including during inclement weather conditions, unless informed otherwise by the supervisor.
• Is responsible for reading, understanding, and following the rules and regulations found in the PPM Guard Manual located in the pool’s logbook.
• Understand that in the event when using any pool-related chemicals while on duty I must wear an apron, gloves, and goggles.
• If safety items are not found or available at the worksite location it is the lifeguard’s responsibility to notify the supervisor.
• Accepts that lifeguard positions will have exposure to chlorine, bromine, and other chemicals necessary for safe pool operation.
• No personal cell phones or communication devices are allowed while on duty unless it is duty related. Texting and talking on the phone are not permitted. Employees are not permitted to leave their workplace without authorization.
• No days off are permitted during weekends, Memorial Day Weekend (May 23rd 25th), Independence Day Weekend (July 3rd 6th), Labor Day Weekend (September 5th – September 7th), and the employee’s job offer end date. |No days off will be allowed after August 8th, 2026, due to the demands of the business to ensure coverage for the end of the season.
• By completing this assessment, I confirm that I understand the information provided and have completed the assessment on my own

Required skills: Job Requirements – While on duty all lifeguards employed by PPM must perform the following tasks:

• All participants are required to use MITC timekeeping software with GPS location active via use of smartphone.
• Report to work in full uniform and no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled shift.
• Ensure patron safety at all times along with keeping pool and restrooms area clean.
• Maintain filtration system & pool chemistry
• Keep pool area and restrooms clean
• Follow all company/property guidelines pertaining to Covid-19 precaution(s)
• possible prolonged exposure to sunlight.
• Standing and sitting for long periods of time.
• Lifting and moving up to 25k.

Special requirements : 

Housing is tied into this offer.* If fired will loose housing.
May be exposed to chemicals in pool*

• Must be able to swim 300 meters un-timed using both freestyle and breaststroke.
• Must be able to retrieve a 5 kilogram brick from a 3 meter depth and swim with it
  above the water approximately 20 meters to the pool’s edge and climb out of the pool unassisted.
• Must be able to pass the written & skills tests, which are based on the material covered during the course.
• Additional Certifications may be required depending on the county/city regulations in your area of employment. PPM will assist you in obtaining this certification

Average hours over 2 weeks period: 40 hours per week

Work schedule: Varies, Can be scheduled between 6am – 11pm