This lifeguard position is responsible for overseeing the safety of aquatic program participants and facilities, enforcing rules, and providing rescue and first aid as needed. The role suits a candidate with strong swimming skills and current certifications, who can maintain constant observation of an assigned area.
Responsibilities
Provide oversight to the day-to-day operations of Aquatics programs and facilities with the Aquatics Manager during the off-season
Monitor, manage, and provide service excellence to Aquatics program participants
Enforce pool rules and regulations for the safety and convenience of members
Perform rescue and administer artificial respirations, CPR, AED, and first aid as needed
Follow and enforce equipment checkout program
Maintain clear channels of communication with staff, volunteers, and program participants through internal memos, weekly department meetings, work schedules, flyers, newsletters, and one-on-one discussion with the Aquatics Manager
Attend all scheduled staff meetings and management team meetings when directed by the Aquatics Manager
Ensure all equipment assigned to the Aquatics facilities is maintained and properly utilized
Maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem solving
Ensure liability injuries are reported timely and according to procedure
Maintain a safe working environment
Report all harmful problems with facilities to the Aquatics Manager
Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures
Maintain the Code of Ethics policy established for the Kroc Center
Perform other duties as assigned as they relate to the responsibilities of the Aquatics Department, especially during times of reduced member participation
Requirements
Possession of current certificates in: American Red Cross First Aid or First Aid For Public Safety Personnel (Title22) or above; CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR Pro), and Lifeguard Training. Equivalent training certificates may be accepted.
Must possess or obtain StarGuard Swim Instructor certification within 90 days of being hired
Must be at least 16 years of age
Must have the ability to swim with proficiency and endurance
Must successfully complete a 300-yard swim in less than 10 minutes and tread water with a brick for 5 minutes
Meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public
Work cooperatively with others
Analyze situations and adopt a quick and effective course of action
Maintain constant observation of an assigned area to identify any signs of danger
Meet all health and safety regulations as defined by the Health Department as well as The Salvation Army
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Must be in good physical and mental health, capable of meeting the demands of the center’s swimming pools
Have a philosophy of education and child development which is consistent with that of the Center and The Salvation Army
Have the ability to work with children, parents, and staff in a capacity of leadership, counseling and education including but not limited to:
Relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages
Sensitivity to children’s individual needs
Ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistently
Dependability
Ability to handle security and crisis situations, calmly
Ability to seek supervision and use it consistently
Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Ability to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis
Ability to grasp, push and pull objects, and reach overhead
Ability to swim with proficiency and endurance
Successfully complete a 500-yard swim and retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the pool
Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information
Important Details
Employment type: Part time
About the Company
The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
