Lifeguard

The Salvation Army Central Territory•Green Bay, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard supports the implementation of aquatics programs, special events, and swim lessons. The role monitors aquatic activities, observes and assists swimmers, prevents accidents, protects life, enforces regulations, and remains positioned according to the State of Wisconsin-approved aquatic staffing plan. The position also helps with facility maintenance, cleaning, equipment setup and breakdown, and other assigned duties. The Kroc Center is hiring lifeguards to work up to 18 hours per week. Available shifts fall within the pool’s operating hours: Monday through Friday, 5:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 6:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lifeguard certification training is available for applicants who are not certified. Pay is $16.16 per hour, with the opportunity to earn an additional $1.00 per hour by adding a Swim Instructor position. A $1.00-per-hour shift differential applies to shifts worked from 4:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The role is based in a busy public Aquatics Center, with high noise levels, warm temperatures, and high humidity. Employees may encounter pool chemicals and fumes, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials. Outdoor events and community center activities may involve prevailing weather conditions and moderate-to-loud noise. The department schedule may require weeknight, weekend, and holiday work as needed.

Requirements

American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is required; training is available for applicants who are not certified.
Experience working with adults, youth, and children.
Strong verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to address multiple projects in a timely manner while being responsive and detail-oriented.
Ability to interact positively and professionally with coworkers and the public.
Ability to work with people from 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 or 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.
Vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Enforce Kroc rules considerately and patiently to maintain a safe environment for members, visitors, and employees.
Caution swimmers about unsafe areas and actions, maintain order in swimming areas, and monitor assigned areas continuously for signs of danger.
Analyze situations and take quick, effective action; rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and provide first aid and CPR when needed.
Assist with aquatics programs, special events, and swim lessons.
Maintain cleanliness of swimming pool areas and perform general facility maintenance and assigned cleaning duties.
Provide prompt, courteous customer service to customers, clients, members, and the community.
Maintain and regularly inventory equipment assigned to aquatic facilities, and report defects or needed repairs to appropriate personnel.
Set up and break down facility equipment as needed.
Conduct water chemical tests as directed by Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintain records regarding programs and operations as needed.
Participate in designated staff training and professional development, including regular in-service training sessions.
Follow policies and procedures in the Aquatics Staff Manual.
Work in the staffing positions specified by the State of Wisconsin-approved aquatic staffing plan.
Perform other job-related responsibilities and tasks as requested.