Lifeguard

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Lifeguard to monitor activities, enforce safety regulations, and provide assistance to swimmers. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, conducting swimming lessons, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have lifeguard certifications and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 15 years.
• Experience as a lifeguard preferred.
• Compliance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules to ensure safety for members and visitors.
• Provide first aid and rescue breathing as needed.
• Assist or lead aquatic classes and swim lessons.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership ability

Teamwork

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Oxygen Administration

Bloodborne Pathogens

Job description

Overview:

The Lifeguard monitors activities, observes swimmers, provides assistance, prevents accidents, enforces regulations, controls access to pools and locker rooms, and provides first aid as needed. They assist with swimming lessons, aquatic programs, and facility maintenance. Attendance at all in-service trainings is required.

Responsibilities:

1. Enforce rules to ensure safety for members, visitors, and staff.
2. Caution swimmers about unsafe areas and actions.
3. Maintain order and monitor swimming areas.
4. Identify dangers and rescue swimmers in danger of drowning.
5. Provide first aid, rescue breathing, and CPR as needed.
6. Maintain cleanliness of pools, locker rooms, restrooms, and equipment.
7. Keep records and reports.
8. Assist or lead aquatic classes and swim lessons.
9. Perform setup and breakdown of equipment.
10. Enforce equipment checkout and maintain inventory.
11. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age: 15 years.
• Experience working with the public.
• Experience as a lifeguard preferred.
• Current certifications in:
• American Red Cross Lifeguard
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer (including AED)
• Oxygen Administration
• Bloodborne Pathogens (within 90 days of employment)
• Compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication.
• Leadership ability.
• Teamwork.

Equipment Used:

• Modern office equipment and relevant software.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to swim 500 yards in less than 15 minutes.
• Tread water for 2 minutes without hands.
• Proficient swimming and endurance.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
• Physical stamina to remain alert and perform rescue techniques.

ADA Statement:

Qualified individuals can perform essential duties with or without accommodations. Reasonable modifications will be considered.

Religious Statement:

Employees must support the religious mission of The Salvation Army and avoid conduct that conflicts with its religious purposes.

At-Will Employment:

Employment is at-will, meaning either party can terminate at any time, with or without cause, unless specified in writing.