Lead Guard - Aquatics Specialist 3

Salvation Army USA • Salem, OR

31d • $19

About The Position

The Aquatics Specialist 3- Lead Guard is responsible for maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the aquatic facility. Directing staff and enforcing patron rules.

Requirements

• Read, write, and speak English language to express ideas and communicate effectively; safe aquatics practices.
• Use of aquatic equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Multi-task and follow instructions to complete tasks in a safe and effective manner
• Interact with individuals using generally accepted business behaviors and standards
• Use interpersonal skills to deal effectively with others in favorable and unfavorable situations
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, squat, twist body, stand for short/long periods of time, kneel push, pull, have sense of touch, reach, grasp with hands and fingers, climb stairs, close vision, distance vision, smell, talk, hear, have eye-hand coordination, have manual dexterity, speak and read English and work in noisy areas.
• Must be physically able to give emergency care if a situation arises.
• Must be able to complete a 300-yard continuous swim.
• Rescue a victim from the depth of 13 feet.
• Be able to do a 2-minute water tread without hands.
• Be able to do a 1:40 minute brick retrieval.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Certification in Lifeguard Training required.
• CPR/First Aid/AED & Oxygen Administration required. Certification accepted from American Red Cross or Ellis & Associates.

Nice To Haves

• 1-year experience as a lifeguard in an Aquatics facility preferred.
• Swim lesion instruction and water exercise instruction are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide life-guarding services.
• Monitor lifeguard performance and implement training strategies ie.
• Participate in monthly audits
• Respond to emergency situations and if necessary, administer CPR/First Aid.
• Prepare and submit accident/incident reports
• Participate in In-Service training, orientations and other staff meetings as requested.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in and around the natatorium, e.g. hosing, vacuuming, picking up litter, etc.
• Complete applicable reports and make records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees