Lifeguard

The Salvation Army Southern California•Modesto, CA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard will monitor activities, observe and provide assistance to swimmers, prevent accidents, protect life, and enforce regulations as well as control access to pools and locker rooms. Provide first aid when necessary. Assist swimming instructors in teaching swimming lessons and other aquatic programs. The position is also required to assist with general facility maintenance and cleaning duties as assigned. Attendance at all in-service training is required.

Requirements

15 years of age (required)
Experience working with the public
Prior to starting employment unless otherwise noted and must maintain current certification in the following: American Red Cross Lifeguard certification, American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification to include AED, American Red Cross Oxygen Administration certificate, American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens certification within 90 days of employment
Meet all health and safety regulations as defined by the Health Department as well as The Salvation Army.
Ability to communicate effectively
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
Must be able to work varied shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and split shifts
Have the ability to work with children, parents, and staff in a capacity of leadership, counseling, and education.
Must maintain minimum fitness level to be able to accomplish: 500-yard swim in less than 15 minutes, Tread water for 2 minutes without the use of hands
Position requires proficient swimming ability and endurance. Must perform the proper application of rescue and first-aid techniques. This position requires the ability to properly extract victims from the pool to the deck, and ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs., sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, jog, pull, push, balance, reach and ability to use fingers and hands.
Ability to remain alert for long periods of time
Must be in good physical health, capable of meeting the demands of all aquatic areas

Nice To Haves

Experience as a lifeguard (preferred)

Responsibilities

Considerately and patiently enforce Red Shield rules to provide a safe environment for all members, visitors, and employees. Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas and actions. Maintain order in swimming areas
Must be able to analyze situations and adopt a quick and effective course of action
Patrol and monitor the swimming area and from towers to maintain constant observation of an assigned area to identify any signs of danger
Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning
Provide first aid, rescue breathing, and CPR when needed
Inspect and maintain the cleanliness of swimming pool areas, locker rooms, restrooms, trash cans, cleaning equipment, aquatic equipment storage areas, and other areas as assigned
Maintain records and reports assigned
Assist with swimming lessons as directed
May work with any aspect of aquatic programs
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers in person and over the phone.
Carry out The Salvation Army mission in your actions and words during your employment.
Perform set up and breakdown of facility equipment as needed.
Follow and enforce the equipment checkout program. Report defects, necessary repairs, etc.
See that all equipment assigned to the aquatic facilities is maintained and properly inventoried on a regular basis.
Must wear standard apparel as prescribed by the Aquatics Manager and always exhibit a professional appearance while on duty