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The Salvation Army

Lifeguard (1048)

The Salvation Army, Kerrville, Texas, United States, 78028

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TX-Kerrville KROC - Kerrville, TX 78028

Overview Education Level:

High School Diploma/GED

Category:

Recreation

Description

About this Opportunity Schedule/Hours: 5 days per week, including Saturday

This position is responsible for: Ensures the health, safety and welfare of those using the aquatics facilities of The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center; provides constant surveillance of pool activities; observes swimmers, and enforces regulations in the guarding of life and the prevention of accidents; maintains the cleanliness of the pool and pool area; monitors and controls the chemical levels of pool water ensuring proper levels are maintained at all times; prepares pool records accurately and completely.

Key Responsibilities

Duty 1: Maintains constant surveillance of members, guests, and visitors of the aquaticfacility, acts immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of the same in the event of an emergency.

Duty 2:

Provides emergency lifesaving assistance to troubled or drowning swimmers; performs lifesaving CPR and first aid in accordance with certified practices

Duty 3:

Maintains the cleanliness of the pool water; vacuums pool; scrubs walls, back washes filter system, tests the pool water as scheduled in order to maintain the correct chemical balance of the pool water

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Moderate amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, bending, twisting, and carrying light to moderately objects ( up to 50 lbs.) occasionally.

Work is performed in an outdoor pool environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomfort associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits

Paid Time off

Retirement Savings Plan Available

Supplemental Insurance Available

Voluntary Life Insurance

Qualifications Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred

AND

No formal experience required,

OR

Anyequivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

LGI Certification (or ability to obtain within an established timeframe)

C.P.R., First Aid, and A.E.D. Certification (or ability to obtain within an established timeframe)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled

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