Lifeguard

Position Summary

The Lifeguard I is responsible for the health and safety of guests in attendance at the Kroc Center Hawaii aquatics facility. They ensure a safe and orderly swimming environment, carry out rescues as required, administer first aid, and assist with the day-to‑day operations of the pool to ensure a clean and enjoyable facility for members and guests.

The Kroc Center Hawaii Lifeguard I will have a deep commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army, which will be evident in his or her professional life and the manner in which he or she represents The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in the community.

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
• A child labor certificate or "work permit" is required for working minors until they reach 18 years of age.

Any equivalent combination of training and/or education in lieu of work experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be accepted.

• Swim Lesson Instruction.
• Previous customer service work experience.

• Provide all life‑guarding services. Respond to emergency situations and, if necessary, administer CPR/First Aid according to training guidelines. Prepare and submit accident/incident and PTM reports.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service. Create a positive experience for guests through professional and courteous behavior.
• Maintain swimming and rescue skills through conditioning swims and attendance at training sessions, staff meetings, and in‑service trainings.
• Assist the Aquatics Maintenance Technician and Aquatics Manager in maintaining the cleanliness of the pool area, locker rooms and facility (i.e. scrubbing, washing, picking up litter, etc.).
• Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; enforces and adheres to pool rules and regulations.
• Follows emergency action plan and procedures established in the event of an emergency.
• Observe, document, and report safety issues to the appropriate supervisors.
• Communicate with supervisors and co‑workers regarding routine and non‑routine work‑related issues or policies.
• May assist in determining chlorine content and pH value of water using water testing kit and recording readings.
• Assume a schedule of flexible working hours, including weekends, holidays and evenings.
• Practice safe work habits and contribute to the safety of self, Kroc Center Hawaii co‑workers and the general public.
• Maintain a neat, professional appearance.
• Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain the Code of Ethics policy, which has been established for the Kroc Center Hawaii.
• Perform other assignments/duties as directed.

This position requires strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and detail oriented. The work will be in a fast‑paced environment and must maintain poise under pressure. The position must maintain a self‑motivated and self‑directed schedule able to take projects from beginning through completion and respond to crisis situations in a calm and effective manner. This position must possess the self‑discipline necessary to perform repetitive tasks without lowering quality of work, exercise good judgment and be comfortable taking initiative with projects.

This position must be able to work with limited supervision, and work in a team setting with other professionals.

The candidate chosen for this position is frequently required to run, swim, paddle and walk long distances; stand and sit for long periods; use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate lifesaving equipment. The position requires sitting; climbing and/or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and/or crawling; standing; walking; manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination; use of vision; driving a vehicle; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds and occasionally more than 25 pounds with assistance.

The position requires talking to co‑workers, clients, vendors; requires written communication to and from co‑workers, clients, vendor; talking on the telephone;…