Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic Akron General is now ranked as the No. 1 hospital in the Akron Metropolitan Area, according to U.S. News & World Report. Akron General is also listed as the No. 7 hospital in Ohio for 2022-23, according to the annual ranking of Best Hospitals by U.S. News.

Our Stow Health and Wellness Center is looking to add a Lifeguard to our dedicated team. As a Lifeguard, you are responsible for providing a safe, sanitary environment that encourages our members to use the Lifestyles facility for fitness, relaxation and recreation and to improve individual swimming and water safety skills.

Our ideal future caregiver is someone who:

• Is a reliable and responsible self-starter.
• Is passionate and willing to get to know our members and their aquatic needs.
• Can enforce all safety rules and regulations to prevent possible injuries.
• Has a current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding or equivalent certification from YMCA, Boy Scouts or other.

This opportunity is a great starting point for career minded individuals and many of our caregivers have been promoted into leadership roles or went on to the clinical field. You will be part of a team that emphasizes communication and trust to not only meet the needs of our team but also the community. Caregivers have the opportunity to help in the development of their schedule to ensure work-life balance.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Job Description

• Never leaves the pool unattended during patron usage hours.
• Arrives at an appropriate time in order to change, check message board, and Strantrols and pool area for safety hazards.
• Performs all daily and closing duties such as chemical testing and reporting, managing pool space, keeping the pool deck swept and picked up, promoting programs, putting away or turning off all equipment and locking all doors at the end of the day.
• Provides preventive lifeguard duties during open swim, lap swim or scheduled programs.
• Guards from appropriate station (guard chair, pool side or roving station) with the best view of the pools and near the most at-risk swimmers.
• Uses the sit,stand, stroll method of guarding when appropriate.
• Enforces rules to prevent injury and upset members.
• Gets to know members aquatic needs and potential emergency concerns.
• Maintains all certifications. Knows the Emergency Action Plan for fire safety, inclement weather, accidents, injuries, etc. and demonstrates that knowledge during inservices and drills.
• Assists the aquatic department in maintaining equipment and cleanliness that adheres to AGMC, hospital, JCAHO, OSHA and local health department standards.
• Attends and positively contributes to mandatory inservices when scheduled.
• Maintains personal swim skills and fitness level.
• Teaches quality swim lessons or leads quality programs by preparing daily lesson plans according to Red Cross or LifeStyles curriculum that are fun, goal-oriented and time appropriate, and takes daily attendance and ensuring the safety of all participants.
• Other duties as assigned
• Follows system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.

Education:

• High school education.

Certifications:

• Current nationally-recognized certification for Lifeguard Training and First Aid.
• Maintains current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer for American Red Cross (or equivalent provider).
• Current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.

Complexity of Work:

Work Experience:

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maneuver, carry, lift, bend, stoop, swim, walk and sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to manage/lift backboard for life-saving activities.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required