Lifeguard — Pool Safety & Community Outreach

salvarmycareers; Nebraska; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center is seeking energetic lifeguards to monitor pool patrons and maintain a safe aquatics area. This on-site role emphasizes proactive safety, customer hospitality, and teamwork in a faith-based community setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (preferred), 6+ months lifeguarding experience, and current CPR/AED/First Aid, with Lifeguard certification. Background checks and Safe from Harm training are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Prefer at least 6 months of lifeguarding experience.
• Experience working with adults, youth and children.
• Working knowledge of general safety guidelines in an aquatics environment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce aquatics safety rules to provide a safe pool environment.
• Analyze situations quickly and maintain constant observation for danger.
• Ensure safety standards and documentation are kept as required.
• Promote hospitality and ensure events/programs are well attended.
• Assist in cleaning, maintenance, and inventory of the Aquatics area.
• Maintain certifications and attend department meetings as required.
• Track statistical information and provide reports to management.
• Participate in community events to promote Kroc Center use as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Public speaking

Flexibility

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Independent judgement

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Payroll/timekeeping web-based system

Job description

The Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center is seeking energetic lifeguards to monitor pool patrons and maintain a safe aquatics area. This on-site role emphasizes proactive safety, customer hospitality, and teamwork in a faith-based community setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (preferred), 6+ months lifeguarding experience, and current CPR/AED/First Aid, with Lifeguard certification. Background checks and Safe from Harm training are required.