What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at The Salvation Army - NJ Division?
Essential Function:
Under the supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor, Lifeguards will monitor activities, observe, and provide assistance to swimmers, prevent accidents, protect life and enforce regulations as well as control access to pools, family locker rooms, and lockers. Provide first aid when necessary. Assist with implementation of and teach swimming lessons and other aquatics programs. Provide support for swim lessons, record keeping, lesson cards and lesson plans. This position is also required to assist with general facility maintenance and cleaning duties as assigned.
Duties and 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.
Specifically, the primary duties are:
Pool/Member Safety
- Considerately and patiently enforce RJKCCC 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.
- Provide swim lessons.
- Assist with any aspect of aquatic program.
Pool/Equipment Maintenance
- Inspect and maintain cleanliness of swimming pool areas, locker rooms, restrooms, trash cans, cleaning equipment, aquatic equipment storage areas, and other areas as assigned.
- Under supervision, set up and breakdown facility equipment as needed.
- Under supervision, help setup and breakdown Wim Meet Timing System.
- Test or provide information for all required pool documents on a daily basis.
Miscellaneous
- Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers in person and over the phone
- Must wear standard apparel as prescribed by the Aquatics Manager and exhibit a professional appearance at all times while on duty.
- Attend required staff meetings and in-service trainings.
- Learn and adhere to all Policies and Procedures.
- Carry out The Salvation Army mission in your actions and words during your employment. Ensure that the ultimate goal of spirituality, emotional and physical regeneration of all people is represented and infused in all programs, trainings, customer relations, and level of operation.
- Perform other assignments/duties as directed.
Qualifications:
- At Least 16 years of age.
- 0-2 years of lifeguard experience.
- Lifeguard certification.
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or Shallow Water Certification (for Water Park only staff) strongly preferred.
- American Red Cross Certification required within first 6 months of employment.
- Ability and willingness to verbally communicate with a diverse audience (i.e. age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, etc.)
- Ability to lean how to set up and breakdown pool equipment and supplies as needed.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Lifeguard Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16