OUR LIFEGUARDS

All VFC lifeguards are Red Cross Certified, both in life guarding and CPR.  These skills are evaluated and re-certified every season prior to the pool opening. 


Ashley August              Rachel August             Joe Burke

Eddie Swierczewski      Katie Calvert               Emily Colby

Rachel Colby               Brinn Delleman          Margaret Fuener

Patrick Fuener             Nora Gross                  Cameron Hecht

Trevor Mahn              Sarah McLaughlin       Tim McLaughlin

Ed Morrissey               Kathryn Shamrock      Mike Shapiro

Stephanie Spingler      Abbey Sturwold           Grace Trilla

Kate Walsh                  Hillary Weigand          Patrick Weigand

 We expect the following behaviors, skills and responsibilities from our lifeguards. Please let us know if any of our guards are not performing to your and our expectations:

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, ensure the safety of our members by preventing and responding to emergencies.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Maintain constant surveillance of patrons; act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
  2. Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
  3. Present professional appearance and attitude at all times; maintain a high standard of customer service and courtesy.
  4. Perform various maintenance duties as directed by management in an effort to maintain a clean and safe facility.
  5. Prepare and maintain appropriate activity reports.
  6. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by management.
 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
  • Exhibit skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
  • Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
  • Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
  • Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
  • Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.