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Lifeguard (5722)
THE SALVATION ARMY
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Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Quick overview
The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring that pool operations follow established policies and procedures while observing swimmers and enforcing regulations. They must also generate accurate accident and incident reports and maintain equipment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard Training. Prior experience working with children is required, along with a high school diploma or equivalent.
high schoolTeamworkCommunicationProblem SolvingLeadershipCPRSupervisionIncident ReportingPhysical FitnessChild DevelopmentFirst AidLifeguardingCrisis ManagementSafety RegulationsPositive DisciplineSensitivitySwimming
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- KT-Chattanooga
- East
- Lake -
- Chattanooga,
- TN 37407Job
- Category:
- RecreationSchedule/Hours:
- Seasonal,
- Monday -
- Friday
- This position is responsible for: Ensure that the pool operations follow established departmental policies and procedures. Lifeguard is an hourly position, which may be designed full-time, part-time, or as needed. Under the direction and supervision of the Lead Lifeguard, the person in this position will observe swimmers, protect life, prevent accidents, enforce regulations, and do related work as required.]
- Key
- Responsibilities: Generate legible and accurate accident and incident reports as required. See that all equipment assigned to the facilities is maintained and adequately utilized. Will work cooperatively with the other on-site program aids.
- Physical
- Requirements and
- Working
- Conditions: Must be at least 16 years of age. Must have the ability to swim with proficiency and endurance. Must successfully tread water with a brick for 5 minutes. Can work with children, parents, and staff in a capacity of leadership, counseling, and education, including but not limited to: Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to people of all ages. Sensitivity to individual needs. Ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistently. Ability to handle security and crises calmly. Ability to seek supervision and use it consistently. Must be in good physical and mental health, capable of meeting the demands of the center’s swimming pools. Must have a philosophy of education and child development consistent with that of the Center and The Salvation Army. Work is performed in an environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in temperature, pool chemicals, as well as discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull moderately heavy (25-50 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Moderate mobility: duties are usually performed by a combination of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.
- Employee
- Benefits: None WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOUEducation and Experience High School diploma or GED Or Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have prior experience working with children. Certifications Possession of current certificates in American Red Cross First Aid or First Aid For Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) or above; CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR Pro); and Lifeguard Training. Equivalent training certificates may be accepted. Safe From Harm Certification Blood Borne Pathogens Certification