The Lifeguard I will monitor activities, observe and provide assistance to swimmers, prevent accidents, protect life and enforce regulations as well as control access to pools, cabanas, and lockers. Provide first aid when necessary. Assist swimming instructors in teaching swimming lessons and other aquatic programs. Assist with general facility maintenance and cleaning duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Considerately and patiently enforce RJKCCC rules to provide a safe environment for all members, visitors, and employees.
- Must be able to analyze situations and adopt a quick and effective course of action; maintain constant observation of an assigned area to identify any signs of danger.
- Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning.
- Provide first aid, rescue breathing and CPR when needed.
- Inspect and maintain cleanliness of swimming pool areas, locker rooms, restrooms, trash cans, cleaning equipment, aquatic equipment storage areas, and other areas as assigned.
- Maintain records and reports as assigned.
- Assist with swim lessons as directed.
- May work with any aspect of aquatic programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers in person and over the phone.
- Obey The Salvation Army mission in your actions and words during your employment.
- Perform set up and breakdown of facility equipment as needed.
- Follow and enforce the equipment checkout program. Report defects, necessary repairs, etc.
- See that all equipment assigned to the aquatic facilities is maintained and properly inventoried on a regular basis.
- Must wear standard apparel as prescribed by the Aquatics Manager/Lead Lifeguard and always exhibit a professional appearance while on duty.
- Ability to assist in instructing with sound principles around American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, Preschool levels 1, 2, and 3.
- Ability to speak and communicate before both small and large groups of people with poise and enthusiasm, including but not limited to children, parents, coworkers, and staff.
- Critique and give feedback to participants regarding their performance level.
- Provide a safe, fun, and enjoyable learning environment for all participants.
- Maintain open communication with direct supervisor regarding scheduling and coaching.
- Maintain a professional demeanor and attitude with students of all ages, patrons, customers, staff, and upper management.
- Be on time and prepared to assist with teaching a class.
- Help facilitate equality and fairness among all participants.
- Ensure that any class changes or modifications are communicated to all class participants in an efficient manner.
- Other tasks as required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
- Opportunity for advancement