Lead Lifeguard
The Salvation Army Southern California•Modesto, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Lead Lifeguard will assist in planning, supervising, and implementing activities in the Aquatic Department and may be required to lifeguard and teach. Attendance at all in-service trainings is required.
Requirements
- Experience working with the public
- 2 years of experience as a lifeguard and aquatic instructor required
- Must have prior to start of employment unless otherwise noted and must maintain current certifications in the following: American Red Cross Lifeguard certification, American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification to include AED, American Red Cross Oxygen Administration certification
- Meet all health and safety regulations as defined by the Health Department as well as The Salvation Army.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a swim instructor
- 1 year of experience as a lead lifeguard preferred
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Management certification within nine months of hire
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification within nine months of hire
- American Red Cross Blood Borne Pathogens within 90 days of hire
Responsibilities
- Supervise aquatic staff, including instructors and lifeguards as assigned
- Hands-on lifeguarding and assisting other aquatic instructional programs as assigned
- Supervise swim instructors and monitor swim lessons
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the aquatics programs and facilities, including special events as directed by the Athletic Coordinator
- Considerately and patiently enforce Red Shield rules to provide a safe environment for all members, visitors and employees
- Caution swimmers regarding unsafe areas and actions
- Maintain order in swimming areas
- Develop and implement a Lifeguard Instructor program and assist in training and instruction of recommended Salvation Army Aquatic staff for Instructor-level Certifications
- Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning
- Provide first aid, rescue breathing and CPR when needed
- Maintain and review records and reports as assigned
- Inspect and supervise staff cleaning and maintenance of swimming pool areas, locker rooms, restrooms, trash cans, cleaning equipment, aquatic equipment storage areas, and other areas as assigned, as well as performing cleaning as needed.
- See that Liability injuries are reported timely and according to procedure
- Maintain a safe working environment
- Report all harmful problems with facilities to the Program Manager
- Other related duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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