Life Guard
About The Position
Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention. The organization's vision is to be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and supports grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices. The mission is advancing opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices that strengthen skills, promote autonomy, and support meaningful participation in their communities. This role is for a LIFEGUARD in the Group Homes.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Current Lifeguard Certification
- Current Certification in Professional Rescuer CPR and AED Use
- Current training in First Aid
- Sensitivities to the needs and safety of all students
Responsibilities
- Ensuring that all guidelines for pool use are followed
- Responsible for the proper treatment of all pool equipment and for reporting any problems in this area to the Coordinator of Support Services and Coordinator of Residential Community
- Responsible for conducting daily routine maintenance of the pool including cleaning and the closing of the pool daily
- Test chlorine and pH each day (as conditions warrant) and adjust chemical feed equipment as necessary
- Maintain and monitor filtration equipment as necessary
- Assure that all safety equipment is in place and in good repair each day prior to use of the pool
- Vacuum pool daily prior to use of the pool
- Responsible for taking immediate charge in the event of an emergency in the pool area: ordering pool evacuation, administering first aide, taking other steps as needed
- Responsible for carrying out daily schedule and for reporting any problems in this area to the Residence Manager, Coordinator of Residential Community or Coordinator of Support Services
- Responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of students in the pool area
Benefits
- SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees ($750 on completion of 3 months of employment, $750 on completion of 6 months of employment)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
