What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Lifeguard position at St. Edmonds Home for Crippled Children?
St. Edmond's Home for Children provides an exceptional holistic outcome-oriented plan of care for children with intellectual and physical disabilities, by exhibiting genuine care and heartfelt concern for those we serve, respect for each person created in God's image, regardless of color, capacity, or age, generosity toward all people in need, in gratitude for God's goodness to us, defense and advocacy for the rights of the poor and disadvantaged, and professional competence and responsible stewardship of time and resources.
*The position will also be temp full-time in the summer. The summer hours are (June 22, 26 - August14, 26) Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 3:30pm*
Essential Job Functions:
- Responsible for ensuring the safety of residents by preventing and responding to emergencies in and around the pool.
- Monitor pool activities to prevent accidents.
- Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning.
- Administers First Aid.
- Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; enforces and adheres to pool rules and regulations.
- Follows emergency action plan and procedures established in the event of an emergency.
- Maintains order in the pool and adjoining areas.
- Inspects facilities for cleanliness; completes general pool cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Responsible for the availability and safekeeping of emergency equipment (rescue tubes, backboard, signs and other equipment).
- Determines chlorine content and pH value of water, using water testing kit, and record readings.
- Provides general information on pool operation to swimmers.
- Completes required paperwork.
- Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of pool equipment and maintenance.
- Knowledge of lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid and standard resuscitation measures.
- Knowledge of swimming pool sanitation and chlorination systems.
- Skilled in the application of lifesaving techniques.
- Skilled in swimming.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
- Ability to perform rescue actions, administer first aid and CPR.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- Must possess valid Lifeguard Certification from the American Red Cross.
- At least 2 years of previous lifeguard experience; preference given to those that have previously worked with the Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled.
St. Edmond’s is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability or handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Essential Job Functions:
- Responsible for ensuring the safety of residents by preventing and responding to emergencies in and around the pool.
- Monitor pool activities to prevent accidents.
- Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning.
- Administers First Aid.
- Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; enforces and adheres to pool rules and regulations.
- Follows emergency action plan and procedures established in the event of an emergency.
- Maintains order in the pool and adjoining areas.
- Inspects facilities for cleanliness; completes general pool cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Responsible for the availability and safekeeping of emergency equipment (rescue tubes, backboard, signs and other equipment).
- Determines chlorine content and pH value of water, using water testing kit, and record readings.
- Provides general information on pool operation to swimmers.
- Completes required paperwork.
- Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of pool equipment and maintenance.
- Knowledge of lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid and standard resuscitation measures.
- Knowledge of swimming pool sanitation and chlorination systems.
- Skilled in the application of lifesaving techniques.
- Skilled in swimming.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
- Ability to perform rescue actions, administer first aid and CPR.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- Must possess valid Lifeguard Certification from the American Red Cross.
- At least 2 years of previous lifeguard experience; preference given to those that have previously worked with the Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled.
Responsible for ensuring the safety of residents by preventing and responding to emergencies in and around the pool.