Lifeguard-Early Morning/Daytime (25 hours/week)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Green Bay, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kroc Center is seeking a morning Lifeguard for the opening pool shift, 5:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in a 25-hour-per-week part-time role. The Lifeguard helps create a safe and enjoyable aquatic environment by monitoring pool activities during group fitness classes, splash play, and swim lessons; assisting patrons; enforcing safety regulations; and supporting the State of Wisconsin-approved aquatic staffing plan. The role also includes light facility upkeep, cleaning, and other assigned maintenance duties.

The Lifeguard assists with programs, special events, and swim lessons; observes swimmers and provides assistance; prevents accidents; protects life; and enforces regulations. The position includes rescue and emergency response duties, pool-area cleaning, equipment upkeep and inventory, setup and breakdown of facility equipment, water chemical testing, recordkeeping, and participation in staff training and professional development. The position is based primarily in a busy public Aquatics Center, with possible duties at outdoor special events and other community center activities.

Starting pay is $16.16 per hour. An additional $1.00 per hour may be earned by also serving as a Swim Instructor, and a $1.00-per-hour shift differential applies to hours worked from 4:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The position offers paid time off, including 10 vacation days, 12 sick days (6 of which may be used like vacation days), 12 paid holidays, 2 personal days, and the opportunity to earn 2 additional PTO days through the wellness program. The Salvation Army contributes to a pension and offers voluntary life insurance and other benefits. Paid training and professional development are provided.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are expected not to undermine the organization’s religious mission.

Requirements

• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is required.
• Experience working with adults, youth, and children.
• Strong verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to address multiple projects in a timely manner while remaining responsive and detail-oriented.
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with coworkers and the public.
• Ability to work with people of 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 perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, sitting, swimming, treading water, climbing stairs, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and handling objects or controls; occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work weeknights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• One year of continuous lifeguarding experience in a group environment is preferred.
• Waterpark Certification is preferred and must be completed upon hire.
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills are preferred.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned swimming areas and maintain constant observation for signs of danger.
• Enforce Kroc Center rules patiently and considerately, caution swimmers about unsafe areas and actions, and maintain order in swimming areas.
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and provide first aid and CPR when needed.
• Assist with implementation of programs, special events, and swim lessons.
• Observe swimmers and provide assistance, prevent accidents, protect life, and enforce aquatic regulations.
• Position oneself according to the State of Wisconsin-approved aquatic staffing plan.
• Maintain cleanliness of swimming pool areas and perform general facility maintenance, cleaning, and other assigned maintenance duties.
• Provide prompt, courteous customer service to members, visitors, clients, and the community.
• Maintain and regularly inventory equipment assigned to aquatic facilities, and report defects and necessary repairs to appropriate personnel.
• Set up and break down facility equipment as needed.
• Conduct water chemical tests in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain records regarding programs and operations as needed.
• Participate in designated staff training, professional development courses, and regular in-service training sessions.
• Follow policies and procedures outlined in the Aquatics Staff Manual.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including 10 vacation days per year, 12 sick days per year (6 usable like vacation days), 12 paid holidays, and 2 personal days.
• Opportunity to earn 2 additional PTO days through the wellness program.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Voluntary life insurance and other benefits.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.
• Potential additional $1.00 per hour for also serving as a Swim Instructor.
• $1.00-per-hour shift differential for hours worked from 4:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

What This Job Offers

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