Therapeutic Lifeguard

Sunshine Communities•Maumee, OH

1d•$17 - $18

About The Position

The Therapeutic Lifeguard monitors pool activities to promote safety, prevent accidents, and provide assistance as needed. The role supports Sunshine individuals, including people with developmental disabilities, and community members. It also helps maintain a safe, welcoming environment in the gym, public spaces, and multi-sensory room. The position supports individualized aquatic, fitness, and sensory programming and may instruct aquatic wellness classes, including Arthritis classes, after training.

Requirements

Red Cross Lifeguard certificate and Red Cross Advanced Rescuer CPR & 1st Aid.
Aquatic Arthritis Instructor certification or willingness to attend training and become certified.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Regularly stand, walk, reach, and use hands to perform job duties.
Frequently communicate with individuals, staff, and visitors.
Work in wet and humid environments.
Occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
May have occasional exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Responsibilities

Represent Sunshine Communities and the Aquatics Department professionally and provide excellent customer service.
Support individualized aquatic, fitness, and sensory programming for individuals served.
Assist individuals with safe pool entry, exits, and transfers.
Monitor pool activities, enforce safety rules, and respond to emergencies by providing first aid and CPR when needed.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the pool, locker rooms, gym, and multi-sensory room.
Inspect equipment and facilities, report maintenance needs, and assist with inventory and supply management.
Monitor and document pool chemical levels and report equipment concerns.
Instruct aquatic wellness classes, including Arthritis classes, as trained.
Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.
Participate in team meetings and trainings, and perform other duties as assigned.