What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard (5322) position at THE SALVATION ARMY?
Schedule/Hours: Monday-Saturday – schedule times vary (Part-time 27.5 hours per week)
This position is responsible for:
Serves as a lifeguard for all pool operations; provides constant surveillance of pool activities. Teaches water exercise and swimming lesson classes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Guards the safety of swimmers by providing constant surveillance of the entire pool area.
- Directs and supervises the behavior of all swimmers to ensure compliance with pool safety rules.
- Provides emergency lifesaving assistance to troubled or drowning swimmers; performs lifesaving C.P.R. and first aid in accordance with certified practices and procedures; contacts emergency medical assistance when needed; stays with victims until emergency medical assistance takes over care of victim.
- Teaches swimming lesson classes; maintains attendance records for classes; mails certification cards for swimming lesson classes.
- Maintains the cleanliness of the pool water; vacuums bottom of pool surface; scrubs side walls; back washes filter system; checks filter gauges and regulates water level and temperature of pool.
- Tests the pool water Ph level, chlorine level and Bromine level as scheduled in order to ensure correct chemical balance of pool water; dispenses chemicals into the pool as needed; ensures the safety of all swimmers.
- Maintains neatness and cleanliness of pool area; collects and disposes of trash; maintain neat and orderly pool office.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
- Ability to swim and perform lifesaving activities.
- Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Employee Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plans and more!
- High School Diploma or GED (Required) AND
- Two years’ experience working as a Lifeguard and teaching swimming lessons, OR
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills or abilities
Licenses and Certifications:
- Red Cross Certified Lifeguard
- Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor
- Red Cross Certified Lifeguard
- C.P.R. and First Aid Certification (upon hire)
- Instructor Certification
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
Salary : $15