Hiring Preference:

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free work place. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

PREVENTIVE LIFEGUARDING

1. Maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool with emphasis on the prevention of accidents.
2. Maintain order and enforce pool rules.
3. Provide and supervise the safe use of all equipment.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

1. Record daily attendance.
2. Uphold all Camas Center policies.
3. All accident reports turned in to supervisor.
4. Membership retention.
5. Check in and out on time card.

MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Hose and bucket deck each evening after closing.
2. Check pool chemicals and record. Notify supervisor of unacceptable levels.
3. Clean office each evening after closing. Equipment stored in proper place.
4. Inform supervisor of any needed repairs.

EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS

1. Follow the emergency action plan as described in the emergency procedure guide.
2. Follow the chain of command in all emergencies.
3. Inspect and keep pool area, first aid and life-saving equipment in readiness at all times.

OTHER

1. Dress code upheld.
2. Punctuality: arrive 10 – 15 minutes before scheduled time.
3. Camas Center code of conduct upheld.
4. Attend all in-service training programs and staff meetings.
5. To do related work as requested by supervisor.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Requires the ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires medium physical effort such as frequent setting up of heavy equipment, frequently working in uncomfortable positions, or occasionally lifting and carrying of heavy loads.
• Employee has some exposure to health and safety hazards.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Program Volume: Lifeguards routinely has 31 to 100 participants under their supervision and periodically up to 200 participants. Constant, undivided attention must be demonstrated at all times.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to tobacco smoke, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer: Certain Licenses and Certification requirements can be obtained once hired.