Lifeguard at Keswick Hall and Club

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CPR, First Aid, AED, Lifeguarding, Surveillance, Rescue techniques, Customer service, Emergency response, Facility maintenance, Activity reporting, Communication, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitality

Description

OVERVIEW History and spectacular landscapes come together, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Celebrated landmarks, including Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and the University of Virginia, are clustered here among swathes of the East Coast's most beautiful scenery. The region is also home to over 25 wineries, breweries and cideries. This is the setting for Keswick Hall, an impressive 80-room luxury boutique hotel nestled on 600 acres which recently re-opened in 2021 after renovations. Home to the prestigious Keswick Golf Club, Marigold Restaurant, by Jean-Georges, a new luxury spa and sports and aquatics center. The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety pool guests by preventing and responding to emergencies. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency. 2. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. 3. Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service. 4. Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility. 5. Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports. 6. Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures. Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends and holidays. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques. Strong customer relations skills. A positive attitude and the ability to act proactively in the guest’s interest. A passion for learning and the outdoors. Willing to work in a team atmosphere. SUPERVISION Position functions supervision. EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE Minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 0-2 years of experience. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Certified in CPR, First Aid AED and Lifeguarding At this time, Keswick will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Responsibilities

The Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining constant surveillance of pool guests to prevent and respond to emergencies. They also perform facility maintenance duties and prepare activity reports to ensure a safe and clean environment.