Lead Lifeguard (4357)
About The Position
This Position is responsible for: Ensures the health, safety and welfare of those using the aquatics facilities of The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center; provides constant surveillance of pool activities; observes swimmers, and enforces regulations in the guarding of life and the prevention of accidents; maintains the cleanliness of the pool and pool area; monitors and controls the chemical levels of pool water ensuring proper levels are maintained at all times; prepares pool records in a accurate and complete manner. Serves as a lead worker to Lifeguards and Slide Attendants for scheduling, training purposes, program review, and member satisfaction analysis.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D., and One year of experience working as a lifeguard, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Lifeguard Certification ( or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
- Safe From Harm Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
- Ability to swim and perform lifesaving activities.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the lead worker to other Lifeguard staff; trains staff; answers staff questions and disseminates information on behalf of the supervisor; brings any staff issues to the supervisor as they occur.
- Maintains constant surveillance of members, guests, and visitors of the aquatic facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of the same in the event of an emergency.
- Provides emergency lifesaving assistance to troubled or drowning swimmers; performs lifesaving C.P.R. and first aid in accordance with certified practices and procedures; contacts emergency medical assistance when needed; stays with victims until emergency medical assistance takes over care of the victim.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
