Summer Programs Lifeguard 2026
The Lovett School
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Quick overview
The lifeguard is responsible for supervising swimming activities, enforcing pool regulations, and ensuring safety policies are followed at the aquatics facility. This includes administering first aid, performing rescues, and initiating emergency action plans when necessary.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Lifeguard Certification and CPR Certification, along with swimming proficiency and the ability to evaluate evolving aquatic activity dynamics for safety threats. Required qualifications include a Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate or equivalent, and Standard First Aid certification or equivalent.
Job description
Lifeguard Job Requirements and Responsibilities
- Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
- Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
- Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
- Evaluate conditions for safety and initiate an aquatics emergency action plan as required.
- Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
Position Description
• This is a part-time, seasonal position running from Friday, June 1st to Friday, July 19th. Lifeguards can plan on working between 12 pm and 3 pm each day.
Lifeguard Qualifications / Skills
- Lifeguard Certification
- CPR Certification
- Ability to adjust programs as necessary to ensure the safety of the visitors and other staff
- Swimming proficiency and comfort in all types of water conditions
- Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety
- Knowledge of on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies
- Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements
- Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, or equivalent
- American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent