Certified Lifeguard - The Salvation Army Kroc Center

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • South Bend, IN

4h • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Lifeguard you will monitor activities, observe and provide assistance to swimmers, prevent accidents, protect life and enforce regulations as well as control access to pools, family locker rooms, and lockers. All this is done while ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Position requires a background check to be completed if 18+ years of age. Findings may disqualify an individual for this position
• American Red Cross CPR and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer. AED certification is highly desirable.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification required or ability to receive within six months.
• American Red Cross Oxygen Administration certification highly desirable.
• Must complete Safe from Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.
• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must be able to work varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and split shifts.
• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking
• May require standing for extended periods

Nice To Haves

• AED certification is highly desirable.
• American Red Cross Oxygen Administration certification highly desirable.
• Ability to speak Spanish desired.

Responsibilities

• 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, and CPR when necessary.
• Inspect and maintain cleanliness of swimming pool areas, locker rooms, restrooms, trash cans, cleaning equipment, aquatic equipment storage areas, and other areas as assigned.
• Follow and enforce the equipment checkout program. Report defects, necessary repairs, etc.
• See that all equipment assigned to the aquatic facilities is maintained and properly inventoried on a regular basis.
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Benefits

• The Salvation Army provides a flexible work schedule, membership eligibility, and local discounts.
• Paid College Tuition: Kroc Center employees are eligible to take online courses through Indiana Wesleyan University toward a variety of degree programs, at no cost to you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed