Lifeguard - Aquatics Specialist 2
Lifeguard - Aquatics Specialist 2
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Job Description
Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 04.19.2025
Hourly Wage: $17.45
Hours Per Week: 29
Status: Part Time NonExempt
Number of Positions: 5
Department: Programs
Position Title: Aquatics Specialist 2 Lifeguard
The Salvation Army 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.
Application Instructions:
Complete the online job application.
To apply online go to: Aquatics Specialist 2 Lifeguard
To apply in person go to 1865 Bill Frey Dr. Salem OR 97305. Complete the job application provided to applications will not be accepted.
Questions contact Hannah Starr at or call. Ms. Starr is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.
Recruiting AccommodationStatement:
To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process please contactoremail attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.
Scope of Position:
The Aquatics Specialist 2 Lifeguard maintains the safety and cleanliness of the aquatic facility.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge Required: Read write and speak English language to express ideas and communicate effectively; safe aquatics practices.
Skills Required: Use of aquatic equipment and cleaning supplies.
Abilities Required: Multitask and follow instructions to complete tasks in a safe and effective manner; Interact with individuals using generally accepted business behaviors and standards; use interpersonal skills to deal effectively with others in favorable and unfavorable situations; respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide lifeguarding services.
- Respond to emergency situations and if necessary administer CPR/First Aid.
- Prepare and submit accident/incident reports.
- Participate in InService training orientations and other staff meetings as requested.
- Perform general housekeeping duties in and around the natatorium e.g. hosing vacuuming picking up litter etc.
- Complete applicable reports and make records.
Optional Water Safety Instructor Duties and Responsibilities:
- If you desire to teach as a Water Safety Instructor you must ask the Aquatics Coordinator for approval to start teaching and provide background information from past teaching experience.
- Teach swim lessons to preschool and school age children levels 16.
- Provide a program/class atmosphere that promotes and encourages inclusion and satisfaction to all participants.
- Participate in inservice training orientations and other staff meetings as requested.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Requirements:
- Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Must be able to walk bend stoop squat twist body stand for short/long periods of time kneel push pull have sense of touch reach grasp with hands and fingers climb stairs close vision distance vision smell talk hear have eyehand coordination have manual dexterity speak and read English and work in noisy areas.
- Must be physically able to give emergency care if a situation arises.
- Must be able to complete a 300yard continuous swim.
- Rescue a victim from the depth of 13 feet.
- Be able to do a 2minute water tread without hands.
- Be able to do a 1:40 minute brick retrieval.
Working Conditions:
This position may have frequent in person contact with people from diverse backgrounds who may be angry hostile confused or frustrated. The worker may be exposed to different inside and outside environmental conditions. The worker may be subject to sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above ambient noise level. The schedule for this position may include weekends and evenings.
Miscellaneous:
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically prelude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
When You are on your 15minute break you must stay on the premises.
Education and Work Experience:
- Work/Professional Experience: Some experience in Customer Service and Aquatics Cleanliness.
License and Certifications:
Certification in Lifeguard Training required. Certification accepted from American Red Cross or Ellis & Associates. Swim lesson instruction and water exercise instruction are strongly preferred. It is the employees responsibility to maintain and keep certifications current.
Supervisor: Aquatics Coordinator Hannah Starr
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
