Lifeguard (1048)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Kerrville, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for: Ensures the health, safety and welfare of those using the aquatics facilities of The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center; provides constant surveillance of pool activities; observes swimmers, and enforces regulations in the guarding of life and the prevention of accidents; maintains the cleanliness of the pool and pool area; monitors and controls the chemical levels of pool water ensuring proper levels are maintained at all times; prepares pool records accurately and completely.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred AND
No formal experience required, OR
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
LGI Certification (or ability to obtain within an established timeframe)
C.P.R., First Aid, and A.E.D. Certification (or ability to obtain within an established timeframe)

Responsibilities

Maintains constant surveillance of members, guests, and visitors of the aquatic facility, acts immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of the same in the event of an emergency.
Provides emergency lifesaving assistance to troubled or drowning swimmers; performs lifesaving CPR and first aid in accordance with certified practices
Maintains the cleanliness of the pool water; vacuums pool; scrubs walls, back washes filter system, tests the pool water as scheduled in order to maintain the correct chemical balance of the pool water