Lifeguard

Salvation Army; Biloxi, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Job summary

The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps - Biloxi, MS is seeking a Part-Time Lifeguard and Swim Instructor. The role involves pool safety surveillance, teaching water exercise and swimming lessons, and maintaining pool operations.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, Red Cross Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor certifications, CPR/First Aid, and prior lifeguard experience. Benefits include PTO, life insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two years’ lifeguard experience and ability to teach swimming lessons.
• Red Cross Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, CPR/First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Guards pool safety with constant surveillance and enforces rules.
• Provides emergency lifesaving measures and CPR/First Aid as needed.
• Teaches swimming lessons and maintains attendance records.
• Maintains pool cleanliness and chemical balance.
• Ensures safety and order in pool areas and offices.

Skills

Lifeguard Experience

Teaching Swimming Lessons

Water Safety Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Water Safety Instructor Certification

Instructor Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: ALM-Ms Gulf Coast Ray and Joan Kroc Corps - Biloxi, MS 39530

Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More

Salary Range: $14.54 Hourly

Job Category: Recreation

Schedule/Hours: Monday-Saturday – schedule times vary (Part-time 27.5 hours per week)

This position is responsible for:

Serves as a lifeguard for all pool operations; provides constant surveillance of pool activities. Teaches water exercise and swimming lesson classes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guards the safety of swimmers by providing constant surveillance of the entire pool area.


• Directs and supervises the behavior of all swimmers to ensure compliance with pool safety rules.


• 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.


• Teaches swimming lesson classes; maintains attendance records for classes; mails certification cards for swimming lesson classes.


• 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, chlorine level and Bromine level as scheduled in order to ensure correct chemical balance of pool water; dispenses chemicals into the pool as needed; ensures the safety of all swimmers.


• Maintains neatness and cleanliness of pool area; collects and disposes of trash; maintain neat and orderly pool office.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.


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


• Ability to swim and perform lifesaving activities.


• Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Life Insurance


• Retirement Plans and more!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• High School Diploma or GED (Required) AND


• Two years’ experience working as a Lifeguard and teaching swimming lessons, OR


• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills or abilities

Licenses and Certifications:

• Red Cross Certified Lifeguard


• Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor


• Red Cross Certified Lifeguard


• C.P.R. and First Aid Certification (upon hire)


• Instructor Certification

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