SPLASH (Save Punxsy's Local Area Swimming Hole) is seeking Lifeguards for the George C. Brown Community Pool.

Letters of interest and resumes must be sent by May 1 to:

SPLASH

PO Box 303 

Punxsutawney, Pa 15767

The pool season will be June 1 - August 18.

Responsibilities for Lifeguard

• Opening and closing the pool during scheduled hours.
• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the water from lifeguard chair.
• Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
• Able to act quickly and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency
• Present professional appearance (always wearing red swimsuit with whistle) and attitude, and maintain a high standard of customer service
• Performing custodial duties in maintaining a clean and safe facility including but not limited to bathrooms and changing rooms, trash cleanup inside and outside the facility and vacuum pools.   
• Perform attached checklist daily
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Pool Manager
• Prepare and maintain appropriate activity reports
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures
• Able to follow routine verbal and written instructions

Qualifications for Lifeguard

• Current Lifesaving Certification. 
• Ability to work on weekends and evenings
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Highly skilled in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• Strong knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedure
• Ability to accurately prepare routine administrative paperwork
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must have ACT 51 & 131 Clearances.

Miscellaneous

• There is a ZERO tolerance for bullying by patrons and staff.