AQUATIC CENTER LIFEGUARDS
Summer '08
The Georgia Tech Aquatic Center is an Ellis & Associates Lifeguard facility. The lifeguard staff is required to hold the E&A certification and attend in-services where guards work on skills such as backboarding, active/passive victim rescues, and many team-building games and activities. Lifeguards are also required to swim a weekly workout. Lifeguard applications are taken year round, and hiring usually occurs at the beginning of each semester.
Lifeguard Certification Courses
Full Course: For those who are not currently certified or have never taken the certification course.
Prerequisites: For Pool Lifeguard – tested first night of class. Swim continuous crawl or breaststroke – 100 yards Feet first surface dive, retrieve 10 lb. brick, bring to surface from 8’ depth Tread water without using arms for 1 minute (rotary
kicked preferred)
Cost: ($100 - includes book, certification includes FA and CPR)
Registration: Beginning April 2, 2007, register through the Campus Recreation G.I.T FIT Program – at the CRC Member Services desk. Pay by check, credit card, or payroll deduction.
Important Class Information:
- All classes will be held in room 134
- Book will be handed out first day of class
- Bring a pen and/or pencil each day
- Bring a swimming suit and towel each day – you will be very active while learning skills in the water, so wear an appropriate swim suit
- Extra towel and a change of clothes - we do get in and out of the pool more than once in a day, come prepared.
Cross-over Course: This course is for those currently certified in American Red Cross or the YMCA.
- Bring original certification cards to first night of class, skills will be checked first night of class to determine if full course is needed.
- Cost and registration dates are the same as full course.
- Come first night of regular scheduled class.
- Bring a swim suit, towel and change of clothes.
- Additional questions, please call Daniel Murphy, 404-894-8834.
Below is a list of requirements and responsibilities for a lifeguard. Job Opportunity - Lifeguard starting rate $8.00.
Qualifications:
Education: Must hold a current Ellis & Associates Lifeguard/CPR/FA license.Primary Responsibilities:
Experience: Previous experience in some phase of swimming pool work is preferred. Must have excellent swimming skills, plus skills in rescue techniques and procedures, first aid application and CPR.
Knowledge: Must have a thorough understanding of preventative lifeguarding, current rescue techniques and procedures, first aid application and CPR.
General: Must be in good physical and mental condition and maintain professional work-related practices-safety, alertness, dependability, responsibility, initiative, tact, courteousness, common sense, good judgment, cleanliness, endurance and the ability to work with all ages.
To prevent accidents and eliminate or minimize hazardous situations. To respond quickly to all emergency situations and administer first aid as needed. To communicate to other lifeguards and facility staff the need for additional assistance or equipment in an emergency. To observe and enforce all rules and regulations of the facility. To educate and inform patrons of the rules and regulations as necessary. To complete all required reports and records on schedule and to submit them to the proper person or office. To maintain a complete, safe and sanitary facility. To attend training sessions and staff meetings as scheduled. To complete required weekly workout of designated skills To carry out all additional duties assigned by the Lead Guard, Head Guard, or Aquatics Director. To conduct oneself in a professional manner.
- Visit our Hiring web page to learn more about the upcoming Hiring Expo and to download an application.
- For more information, download the 2007 GT Lifeguard Manual.