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The Salvation Army Central Territory•Green Bay, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard monitors aquatic activities, observes swimmers, provides assistance, prevents accidents, protects life, and enforces safety regulations. The position supports programs, special events, swim lessons, group fitness classes, and splash play, and must maintain positioning in accordance with the State of Wisconsin–approved aquatic staffing plan. Duties also include light facility upkeep and cleaning, general maintenance, and other assigned tasks. This part-time role is scheduled for 25 hours per week on the opening pool shift, from 5:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The starting rate is $16.16 per hour, with the opportunity to earn an additional $1.00 per hour by also serving as a Swim Instructor. A $1.00-per-hour shift differential applies to hours worked from 4:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The Salvation Army offers paid time off, pension contributions, voluntary life insurance, paid training, professional development, and other benefits. The Lifeguard works in a busy public Aquatics Center and may also support outdoor special events and community center activities. The role requires adherence to Kroc Center policies and procedures and to the Aquatics Staff Manual.

Requirements

American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is required.
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 defined by American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, swim, tread water, use hands to handle objects and controls, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear; occasional lifting or moving of up to 40 pounds is required.
Required ability to perform the visual tasks specified for the role, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

One year of continuous lifeguarding experience in a group environment is preferred.
Experience working with adults, youth, and children.
Waterpark Certification is preferred and must be completed upon hire.
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are preferred.
Equivalent combinations of training and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

Considerately and patiently enforce Kroc rules to provide a safe environment for members, visitors, and employees.
Caution swimmers about unsafe areas and actions, and maintain order in swimming areas.
Maintain constant observation of an assigned area, identify signs of danger, and respond quickly and effectively.
Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and provide first aid and CPR when needed.
Assist with implementation of programs, special events, and swim lessons.
Ensure positioning in accordance with the State of Wisconsin–approved aquatic staffing plan.
Maintain cleanliness of swimming pool areas and perform general facility maintenance, cleaning, and other assigned duties.
Provide prompt and courteous customer service to customers, clients, and members.
Maintain and regularly inventory equipment assigned to aquatic facilities; report defects and needed repairs to appropriate personnel.
Set up and break down facility equipment as needed.
Perform water chemical tests as determined by Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintain records regarding programs and operations as needed.
Participate in designated staff training, professional development, and regular in-service training sessions.
Follow policies and procedures outlined in the Aquatics Staff Manual.

Benefits

Paid vacation: 10 days per year.
12 sick days per year, 6 of which may be taken like vacation days.
12 paid holidays.
2 personal days.
Opportunity to earn 2 additional days of paid time off through the wellness program.
Employer pension contributions.
Voluntary life insurance.
Paid training.
Professional development opportunities.
Additional benefits are mentioned but not specified.