Lifeguard Maple Lawn Location

The Lifeguard is responsible for the safety and supervision of the pool area during swim programs.

1. Provide supervision of pool area ensuring the safety of all pool participants. Maintain safe and clean environment for aquatic activities
2. Test pool chemical levels and maintain daily records of readings as noted in the KKI Aquatics Policies and Procedures
3. Oversee pool security by controlling access of clients/staff during program hours.
4. Assist in the supervision of locker rooms and transitional areas. Assist clients and staff entering/exiting pool and pool areas.
5. Set up maintain and clean patient treatment areas. Ensure patient and staff safety hygiene privacy and observe patient specific and standard precautions.
6. Inventory secure clean and maintain all instructional equipment
7. Notify Aquatics Manager or Facilities of any conditions relating to the pool that may require attention.
8. Assist the Aquatics Manager with required orientation for all KKI staff assisting clients in the water.
9. Perform non patient care duties including conducting program tours greeting/transporting patients. Demonstrate technical proficiency in pool chemistry and operation.
10. Demonstrate ability to safely transfer clients including use of Guldman Lift.

• Must hold valid and current credentials as a Lifeguard as well as in first aid and CPR.
• Individual must also maintain current credentials as a Pool Operator. Individual must demonstrate the ability to perform duties of lifeguard as they relate to the needs of clients with severe disabilities.
• *Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by KKI.
• *Clinical care focus is on the neonate pediatric and adolescent populations as well as some adults with disabilities.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year prior experience as a lifeguard in therapeutic settings preferred

Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical dental vision 401K with match tuition reimbursement student debt relief program free parking and child care subsidies! In addition we offer rich professional development opportunities.

We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are ahealthcareinstitution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients students employees and the communities we serve.

EOE/M/F/D/V