Therapeutic Lifeguard

Sunshine Communities•Maumee, OH

5d•$17 - $18

About The Position

The Therapeutic Lifeguard monitors activities in pool areas, the gym, public spaces, and the multi-sensory room to help ensure safety, prevent accidents, and assist individuals served by Sunshine and community members. The role supports individualized aquatic, fitness, and sensory programming, including safe pool entry, exits, and transfers. It also includes enforcing pool safety rules, responding to emergencies with first aid and CPR, maintaining facilities and equipment, documenting pool chemical levels and other required information, and instructing aquatic wellness classes as trained.

Requirements

Red Cross Lifeguard certificate and Red Cross Advanced Rescuer CPR and First Aid.
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.
One-year certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Aquatic Arthritis Instructor certification, or willingness to attend training and become certified.

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.

Benefits

Comprehensive health package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Paid training.
Paid vacation and personal days.
Access to a Success Coach.
Interest-free tuition and emergency loans.
Attendance incentives.
Transportation assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Training and advancement through Sunshine U.