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MedStar Health

Lifeguard - Camp Daley & Gilmore

MedStar Health, Calabasas, California, United States, 91302

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Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Position Summary:

To further the mission of the camp through assisting with the planning and delivery of activities at the camp swimming pool that is safe, fun, and appropriate to the camper's age and abilities. Assist with providing management to the physical operation of the pool facilities and equipment. Essential Functions: Assist in supervising a safe and fun swimming pool. Assist in evaluating swimming abilities of all guests. Maintain the physical facilities and equipment in the pool and locker. Monitor proper use of pool and lifesaving. Assist in conducting initial and end-of-season inventory, and store equipment. Conduct a daily check of equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good condition. Survey the pool area and surrounding area daily and keep the area free of hazards. Maintain a clean and safe poolside environment, ensuring the pool is vacated and locked when not in use. Complete daily chemical checks and adjust pool chemicals as needed to ensure proper pool function and guest safety.

Working Conditions:

Prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects. Ability to lift 25 lbs. Operate with daily exposure to various weather conditions. Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers. Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 16 years of age Ability to exercise Good character, integrity, and adaptability Interest in and ability to work with children Current Lifeguard Certificate Current Standard First Aid/CPR

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff. Ability to observe swimmer's behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply behavior-management techniques. Ability to handle all pool chemicals and manage water quality. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to hazards related to the activity. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate program equipment. Normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate activities/programs.

Qualifications

CPR/AED (preferred) Lifeguarding/First Aid (preferred)

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