Lifeguard - Aquatics Specialist 2

The Salvation Army Southern California • Salem, OR

4d • $17

About The Position

The Aquatics Specialist 2- Lifeguard maintains the safety and cleanliness of the aquatic facility.

Requirements

• Read, write, and speak English language to express ideas and communicate effectively; safe aquatics practices.
• Use of aquatic equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Multi-task and follow instructions to complete tasks in a safe and effective manner
• Interact with individuals using generally accepted business behaviors and standards
• Use interpersonal skills to deal effectively with others in favorable and unfavorable situations
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, squat, twist body, stand for short/long periods of time, kneel push, pull, have sense of touch, reach, grasp with hands and fingers, climb stairs, close vision, distance vision, smell, talk, hear, have eye-hand coordination, have manual dexterity, speak and read English and work in noisy areas.
• Must be physically able to give emergency care if a situation arises.
• Must be able to complete a 300-yard continuous swim.
• Rescue a victim from the depth of 13 feet.
• Be able to do a 2-minute water tread without hands.
• Be able to do a 1:40 minute brick retrieval.
• Some experience in Customer Service and Aquatics Cleanliness.
• Certification in Lifeguard Training required. Certification accepted from American Red Cross or Ellis & Associates.
• It is the employee’s responsibility to maintain and keep certifications current.

Nice To Haves

• Swim lesson instruction and water exercise instruction are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide life-guarding services.
• Respond to emergency situations and if necessary, administer CPR/First Aid.
• Prepare and submit accident/incident reports.
• Participate in In-Service training, orientations and other staff meetings as requested.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in and around the natatorium, e.g. hosing, vacuuming, picking up litter, etc.
• Complete applicable reports and make records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees