Lifeguard - NE_Kroc Aquatics-391
The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, is now hiring Lifeguards for The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Greenville, SC.
JOB SUMMARY
Serves as a lifeguard for all pool operations: provides constant surveillance of pool activities to ensure safety in Aquatics facility. Maintains appropriate levels of chemicals per DHEC regulations.
Guards the safety of swimmers by providing constant surveillance of the entire pool area.
Directs and supervises the behavior of all swimmers to ensure compliance with pool safety rules.
Provides emergency lifesaving assistance to troubled or drowning swimmers: performs lifesaving C.P.R and first aid in accordance with certified practices and procedures: contacts emergency medical assistance when needed: stays with victims until emergency medical assistance takes over care of victim.
Maintains neatness and cleanliness of pool area: collects and disposes of trash: maintain neat and orderly pool office.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of life saving techniques.
Ability to supervise swimmers and provide constant surveillance of pool activities in order to ensure swimmer safety and to respond to emergency rescue when needed.
Ability to perform life saving techniques; C.P.R. and first aid procedures in emergency situations.
Ability to enforce all pool rules.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to swim and perform lifesaving activities.
Ability to lift and /or pull a human through water weighing in the “Heavy” range up to 250 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with lifting, pulling, bending or stooping.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
And
Two years’ experience working as a life guard.
Or
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION
Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor
Red Cross Certified Lifeguard
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do
nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on
the basis of disability.
To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom o
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Other details
- Job Family NSC-NON-EXEMPT
- Job Function Recreation
- Pay Type Hourly
- Required Education High School
- Greenville, SC 424 WESTFIELD ST 29601, 424 WESTFIELD ST, GREENVILLE, South Carolina, United States of America