Lead Lifeguard II

LOCATION: The Salvation Army - Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center - Phoenix, Arizona

STATUS: Full time/ Non-Exempt

MISSION STATEMENT:The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on The Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to obtain StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Instructor Trainer, American Safety & Health Institute Authorized Instructor, and StarFish Instructor Trainer certifications within 30 days of employment.
• Must have a minimum of a year or more experience as a certified lifeguard.
• Meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public; work cooperatively with others; analyze situations and adopt a quick and effective course of action.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Meet all health & safety regulations as defined by the Health Department & The Salvation Army.
• Split shifts schedule may be required to meet the needs of the center.
• Have the ability to work with all members including but not limited to:
• Relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages.
• Be sensitive to individual needs.
• Ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistently.
• Be dependable.
• Ability to handle security and crisis situations, calmly.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will provide oversight to the day-to-day operations of the aquatics program, facilities, and staff members in conjunction with the Aquatics Manager.
• Saturday shifts are required for full-time lead positions.
• Depending on the needs of the department, full-time lead may be required to work some split shifts and holidays.
• Will step in as a swim instructor and be in the rotation of guarding when needed to meet operating standards.
• Maintain clear channels of communication with staff, volunteers and program participants. This may include writing of internal memos, weekly department meetings, work schedules, flyers, newsletters, and one-on-one discussions with Aquatics Manager.
• Update and add programs into CCMS/RMS.
• Will work in a cooperative manner with the other program departments.
• Maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem-solving.
• Follow and enforce equipment checkout program. Report defects using Asset Essentials.
• See that all equipment assigned to the aquatics department is maintained and properly utilized.
• Report all immediate harmful problems with facilities to the Aquatics Manager and Facilities Director.
• Chemical checks by policy may be required a number of times during shift.
• Cleaning procedures such as vacuuming pool and spa, upkeep of cleaning deck, brushing entire sides of pool and spa, tiles scrubbed in entire pool and spa, etc., should be documented and signed off on date completed following scheduled number of times per week (dependent on season).
• Help maintain pump room, changing of hair traps, and backwashing.
• Will attend all scheduled staff meetings and management team meetings when directed by the Aquatics Manager.
• Conducting audits of swim instructors and lifeguards utilizing proper documentation by StarGuard.
• Ensure that any injuries are reported timely and according to procedure utilizing incident and/or Notice of Concern reports.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Conduct employee evaluations.
• Assist with timekeeping.
• Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
• Recognize the spiritual needs of individuals, which may require referral to the officer/pastor who is an ordained minister of religion.
• Perform other duties as assigned as they relate to the position of Lead Lifeguard II.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required 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. Must have the ability to swim with proficiency and endurance. Must successfully complete a 500-yard swim and retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the pool. The employee must 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the 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.