Job Lifeguard

Lifeguard Position

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Leadership Team, Lifeguards will monitor activities, observe, and provide assistance to swimmers, prevent accidents, protect lives, enforce regulations, and control access to pools, family locker rooms, and lockers. Lifeguards will provide first aid when necessary and assist with the implementation of aquatics programs. This position is also required to assist with general facility maintenance and cleaning duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

The duties listed below are the primary duties of this position but are not all the duties that may be required. The Salvation Army reserves the right to change, reduce, or expand the duties of this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Pool / Member Safety

• Considerately and patiently enforce rules to provide a safe environment for all members, visitors, and employees.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas and actions. Maintain order in swimming areas.
• 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 CPR and AED when necessary.
• Practice safe work habits and contribute to the safety of self, Kroc Center co-workers, and the general public.
• Assist with any aspect of aquatic program.

Pool / Equipment Maintenance

Miscellaneous

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications