Lifeguard

Location: Salvation Army of High Point

Position Type: Regular Part-Time

About this opportunity:

Ensures the health, safety and welfare of those using the aquatics facilities of The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club; provides constant surveillance of pool activities; observes swimmers and enforces regulations in the guarding of life and the prevention of accidents; maintains the cleanliness of the pool and pool area; monitors and controls the chemical levels of pool water ensuring proper levels are maintained at all times; prepares pool records in an accurate and complete manner..

Other duties include writing program reports, supervising youth, and transporting youth in Club vehicles. Builds and maintains a professional relationship with all Club members and their families in order to help advance the mission of The Salvation Army.

Lifeguard Responsibilities (40%)

• Maintains constant surveillance of members, guests, and visitors of the aquatics facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of same in the event of an emergency.
• Directs and supervises the activities and behavior of all swimmers to ensure compliance with pool safety rules; interacts with all members, visitors, and guests in a respectful, professional, and positive manner.
• 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.

Pool Cleaning Responsibilities (40%)

• 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 and chlorine level as scheduled in order to ensure correct chemical balance of pool water; dispenses chemicals into the pool as needed.
• Maintains neatness and cleanliness of pool deck area and pool deck furnishings; collects and disposes of trash; maintains a neat and orderly pool office.

Program Responsibilities (15%)

• Ensures the accountability, security and safety of children participating in activities; reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
• Exhibits control of the children and, when needed, displays proper discipline techniques.
• Administers basic first aid as necessary; reports any health issues with supervisor in accordance to policies and procedures.

Administrative Responsibilities (5%)

• Prepares and maintains weekly reports of aquatic program and attendance.

Other Responsibilities:

Attends and participates in regularly scheduled in-service trainings, orientations, and staff meetings. Provides feedback to department manager regarding potential program enhancements.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Materials and Equipment:

Pool Vacuum Pump                         Pool Filtration System

General Office Equipment               Pool Cleaning Equipment       

Life Saving Equipment 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of proper pool management.

Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.

Ability to enforce all pool rules.

Ability to test and adjust pool water to ensure the proper chemical balance as well as the safety of the swimmers.

Ability to prepare and maintain up-to-date pool records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred

Or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications:

Red Cross Certified Lifeguard (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.

Ability to swim and perform lifesaving activities.

Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing and walking on a frequent change basis.

Moderate amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, bending, twisting, and carrying light to moderately heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) occasionally.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an outdoor pool environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period:  4/11/24 – 5/31/24.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled