Seasonal Lifeguard

The Salvation Army; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army seeks a Lifeguard in Camden, NJ, to ensure the safety and well-being of swimmers. You'll monitor activities, enforce safety regulations, and assist with aquatic programs. Certified by the American Red Cross, you will provide first aid as needed and maintain cleanliness in pool areas. Must commit to at least one weekend shift per month. This role is crucial for upholding the organization’s mission of service and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must have current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Ability to perform rescues and first aid as needed.
• Must communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor swimming activities and provide assistance.
• Enforce pool rules to ensure member safety.
• Maintain cleanliness of pool and locker room areas.
• Assist in aquatics program implementation.

Skills

CPR and First Aid Certification

Effective Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Minimum age of 15 years

Job description

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Leadership Team, Lifeguards will monitor activities, observe and provide assistance to swimmers, prevent accidents, protect lives, enforce regulations, and control access to pools, family locker rooms, and lockers. Lifeguards will provide first aid when necessary and assist with the implementation of aquatics programs. This position is also required to assist with general facility maintenance and cleaning duties as assigned.

The duties listed below are the primary duties of this position but are not all the required duties. The Salvation Army reserves the right to change, reduce, or expand the duties of this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Pool/Member Safety

• Considerately and patiently enforce RJKCCC rules to provide a safe environment for all members, visitors, and employees.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas and actions. Maintain order in swimming areas.
• Analyze situations and adopt a quick and effective course of action; maintain constant observation of an assigned area to identify any signs of danger.
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning.
• Provide first aid, rescue breathing, CPR, and AED when necessary.
• Practice safe work habits and contribute to the safety of self, Kroc Center co-workers, and the general public.
• Assist with any aspect of aquatic programming.

Pool/Equipment Maintenance

• Inspect and maintain cleanliness of swimming pool areas, locker rooms, restrooms, trash cans, cleaning equipment, aquatic equipment storage areas, and other areas as assigned.
• Under supervision, set up and breakdown facility equipment as needed.
• Under supervision, help set up and break down Swim Meet Timing System.
• Test or provide information for all required pool documents on a daily basis.

Miscellaneous

• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers in person and over the phone.
• Must wear standard apparel as prescribed by the Aquatics Manager and exhibit a professional appearance at all times while on duty.
• Attend required staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Learn and adhere to all Policies and Procedures.
• Carry out The Salvation Army mission in your actions and words during your employment. Ensure that the ultimate goal of spirituality, emotional and physical regeneration of all people is represented and infused in all programs, trainings, customer relations, and levels of operation.
• Other duties within the scope of the role as assigned by supervisors.
• At least 15 years old.
• Must possess American Red Cross Certification Lifeguard Certification.
• Must understand and support The Salvation Army’s mission as a church and a social services organization.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 1 weekend shift per month.