Lifeguard - Part Time

THE SALVATION ARMY • Memphis, TN

81d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring aquatic operations comply with established departmental policies and procedures. Under the direction and supervision of the Aquatics Manager and Lead Lifeguards, the position observes swimmers, protects life, prevents accidents, enforces regulations, and performs related duties as required. This is an hourly position designated as part-time for this posting.

The role involves ensuring the safety and wellbeing of instructors, volunteers, and participants; maintaining and checking equipment; reporting defects and needed repairs; and conducting water chemical checks and cleaning schedules as assigned. Lifeguards work with children, parents, and staff in a leadership, counseling, and educational capacity, and must be able to respond calmly to security and crisis situations.

Work takes place around swimming pools and may involve physical discomfort from temperature changes and pool chemicals, as well as noise, dust, and dirt.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Prior experience working with children.
• Current American Red Cross First Aid, First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22), or higher certification; CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR Pro); and Lifeguard Training. Equivalent training certificates may be accepted.
• Safe From Harm Certification.
• Blood Borne Pathogens Certification.
• Ability to swim with proficiency and endurance.
• Ability to tread water with a brick for 5 minutes.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds.
• Good physical and mental health, capable of meeting the demands of the center’s swimming pools.
• Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to people of all ages and respond sensitively to individual needs.
• Ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistently.
• Dependability and ability to seek and use supervision consistently.
• A philosophy of education and child development consistent with that of the Center and The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Observe swimmers, protect life, prevent accidents, and enforce regulations.
• Ensure aquatic operations comply with established departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of instructors, volunteers, and participants.
• Follow and enforce the equipment checkout program.
• Report equipment defects and necessary repairs.
• Conduct routine water chemical checks and cleaning schedules as assigned by the Aquatic Manager or Lead Lifeguard.
• Work with children, parents, and staff in a leadership, counseling, and educational capacity.
• Handle security and crisis situations calmly.
• Maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem solving.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED