Lifeguard

Lifeguard

Job Category : Athletics & Kroc Centers

Part-Time

Rate : $16 USD per hour

Location : Salvation Army Kroc Community Center, Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA

Description

Availability Requirement : Facility open 7 days a week. Requires flexibility to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as needed for business operations.

The Lifeguard I will monitor activities, vigilantly scan 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 and lifesaving actions when necessary. Position is also required to assist with general facility maintenance and cleaning duties as assigned. Attendance at all in-service trainings required.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Considerately and patiently enforce rules to provide a safe environment for all members, visitors, and employees. Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas and actions. Maintain order in swimming areas.
• Must be able to analyze situations and adopt a quick and effective course of action; maintain constant vigilance of an assigned zone 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.
• May work with any aspect of aquatic programs and special events, as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers in person and over the phone.
• Carry out The Salvation Army mission in your actions and words during your employment.
• Must wear standard apparel as prescribed by the Aquatics Manager and exhibit a professional appearance at all times while on duty.
• Must clock in wearing uniform 10 minutes prior to the start of scheduled rotation shift.
• Other tasks as required.

General Qualifications and Proficiencies :

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity : Minorities / Women / Disabled / Protected Veterans