Lifeguard (3614)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Biloxi, MS

38d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for: Serves as a lifeguard for all pool operations; provides constant surveillance of pool activities. Teaches water exercise and swimming lesson classes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Two years’ experience working as a Lifeguard and teaching swimming lessons, OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills or abilities
Ability to meet attendance requirements
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language
Ability to swim and perform lifesaving activities

Responsibilities

Serves as a lifeguard for all pool operations
Provides constant surveillance of pool activities
Teaches water exercise and swimming lesson classes
Guards the safety of swimmers by providing constant surveillance of the entire pool area
Directs and supervises the behavior of all swimmers to ensure compliance with pool safety rules
Provides emergency lifesaving assistance to troubled or drowning swimmers
Performs lifesaving C.P.R. and first aid in accordance with certified practices and procedures
Contacts emergency medical assistance when needed
Stays with victims until emergency medical assistance takes over care of victim
Teaches swimming lesson classes
Maintains attendance records for classes
Mails certification cards for swimming lesson classes
Maintains the cleanliness of the pool water
Vacuums bottom of pool surface
Scrubs side walls
Back washes filter system
Checks filter gauges and regulates water level and temperature of pool
Tests the pool water Ph level, chlorine level and Bromine level as scheduled in order to ensure correct chemical balance of pool water
Dispenses chemicals into the pool as needed
Ensures the safety of all swimmers
Maintains neatness and cleanliness of pool area
Collects and disposes of trash
Maintain neat and orderly pool office