Lead Lifeguard

Salvation Army Careers • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army - Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a part-time Lead Lifeguard. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the aquatics program and facilities, assisting with swim instruction, and performing lifeguard duties as needed. The Lead Lifeguard will maintain communication with staff and participants, ensure adherence to safety procedures, and manage facility upkeep and equipment maintenance. This position requires a strong understanding of aquatics operations, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle crisis situations calmly. The role also involves conducting lifeguard audits and ensuring compliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Possession of current certificates in: CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR Pro), First Aid, AED, and Lifeguard Training (American Red Cross, Ellis, StarGuard). Equivalent training certificates may be accepted.
• Must possess or obtain StarGuard Swim Instructor certification within 30 days of being hired.
• Minimum of a year or more experience as a certified lifeguard.
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick and effective course of action.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to meet all health & safety regulations as defined by the Health Department & The Salvation Army.
• Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages.
• Ability to be sensitive to individual needs.
• Ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistently.
• Must be dependable.
• Ability to handle security and crisis situations, calmly.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, push and pull objects, and reach overhead.
• Ability to swim with proficiency and endurance.
• Must successfully complete a 500-yard swim and retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the pool.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.

Nice To Haves

• Split shifts schedule may be required to meet the needs of the center.

Responsibilities

• Give oversight to the day-to-day operations of the aquatics program & facilities with the Aquatics Manager.
• Step in as a swim instructor and be in the rotation of guarding when needed to meet operating standards.
• Maintain clear channels of communication with staff, volunteers and program participants, including writing internal memos, weekly department meetings, work schedules, flyers, newsletters, and one-on-one discussions with Aquatics Manager.
• Work in a cooperative manner with the other on-site directors of the RJKCCC program.
• Follow and enforce equipment checkout program.
• Report defects, necessary repairs, etc.
• Perform chemical checks by policy a number of times during shift.
• Perform cleaning procedures such as vacuuming pool and spa, upkeep of cleaning deck, brushing entire sides of pool and spa, tiles scrubbed in entire pool and spa, etc., and document and sign off on date completed following scheduled number of times per week (dependent on season).
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and management team meetings as directed by the Aquatics Manager.
• Conduct audits of lifeguards utilizing proper documentation.
• Ensure that all equipment assigned to the aquatics facilities is maintained and properly utilized.
• Maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem solving.
• Ensure that injuries are reported timely and according to procedure utilizing incident and Notice of Concern reports.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Report all harmful problems with facilities to the Aquatics Manager.
• Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain the Code of Ethics policy, which has been established for the Kroc Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned as they relate to the position of Lead Lifeguard Off Season.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check.

What This Job Offers

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