Lifeguard

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Green Bay, WI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard assists with programs, special events, and swim lessons; monitors aquatic activities; observes and assists swimmers; prevents accidents; protects life; and enforces regulations. The role requires following the State of Wisconsin-approved aquatic staffing plan and assisting with facility maintenance and cleaning duties. Lifeguards work in a busy public Aquatics Center and may also support outdoor special events and community center activities. The position pays $16.16 per hour, with the opportunity to earn an additional $1.00 per hour by adding a Swim Instructor role. A $1.00-per-hour shift differential applies to shifts worked from 4:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Lifeguard certification training is available for applicants who are not yet certified. The Kroc Center is hiring for up to 18 hours per week. Available pool hours are Monday through Friday, 5:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Saturday, 6:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Department scheduling requires weeknight, weekend, and holiday work as needed. The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, provides facilities, programs, and services intended to strengthen, encourage, and enrich children, adults, and seniors through positive life-changing experiences. The Salvation Army's mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requirements

American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is required; the employer states that training is available for applicants who are not certified.
Experience working with adults, youth, and children.
Strong verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner while being responsive and detail-oriented.
Ability to interact positively and professionally with coworkers and the public.
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
Ability to exercise good judgment in personal actions, personnel management, and professional matters.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, swim, tread water, use hands to handle objects or controls, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste, and smell; occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

One year of continuous lifeguarding experience in a group environment.
Waterpark Certification; must be completed upon hire.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Enforce Kroc Center rules considerately and patiently, caution swimmers about unsafe areas and actions, and maintain order in swimming areas.
Continuously observe an assigned area, identify signs of danger, analyze situations, and take quick and effective action.
Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and provide first aid and CPR when needed.
Maintain cleanliness of swimming pool areas.
Provide prompt and courteous customer service to community members, clients, and visitors.
Maintain and regularly inventory aquatic facility equipment, and report defects or necessary repairs to appropriate personnel.
Set up and break down facility equipment as needed.
Conduct water chemical tests according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintain records regarding programs and operations as needed.
Participate in designated staff training and professional development, including regular in-service training.
Follow policies and procedures in the Aquatics Staff Manual.
Assist with programs, special events, and swim lessons.
Assist with general facility maintenance and other assigned maintenance and cleaning duties.
Work in accordance with the State of Wisconsin-approved aquatic staffing plan.