Lead Lifeguard (6131)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Biloxi, MS

1d•$17 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for serving as a lead worker to Lifeguards and Slide Attendants in the absence of the supervisor. The Lead Lifeguard assists in training new staff on applicable policies and procedures, handles water emergencies and escalated customer service-related issues. This role also serves as a lifeguard for all pool operations, providing constant surveillance of pool activities, and teaches water exercise and swimming lesson classes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Two years’ experience working as a lifeguard and teaching swimming lessons, with some experience in a supervisory role OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
Ability to swim and perform lifesaving activities.
Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor
Red Cross Certified Lifeguard
C.P.R. and First Aid Certification (upon hire)
Instructor Certification

Responsibilities

Serves as lead worker to Lifeguards and Slide Attendants in the absence of the supervisor.
Assists in training new staff on applicable policies and procedures.
Handles water emergencies and escalated customer service-related issues.
Serves as a lifeguard for all pool operations; provides constant surveillance of pool activities.
Teaches water exercise and swimming lesson classes.
Leads members and aquatics personnel during emergency situations; notifies the Aquatics Coordinator of unique operational or personnel problems.
Assists in training employees in the proper policies and procedures related to pool activities.
Guards the safety of swimmers by providing constant surveillance of the entire pool area.
Directs and supervises the behavior of all swimmers to ensure compliance with pool safety rules.
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 victim.
Teaches various swimming lesson classes; maintains attendance records for classes; mails certification cards for swimming lesson classes; serves as a leader and swimming expert to other instructors.
Maintains the cleanliness of the pool water; vacuums bottom of pool surface; scrubs side walls; back washes filter system; checks filter gauges and regulates water level and temperature of pool.
Tests the pool water Ph level, chlorine level and Bromine level as scheduled in order to ensure correct chemical balance of pool water; dispenses chemicals into the pool as needed; ensures the safety of all swimmers.
Maintains neatness and cleanliness of pool area; collects and disposes of trash; maintain neat and orderly pool office.