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Camp Head Lifeguard
The Salvation Army
- Richardsville, VA
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Serves as the lead worker to other Lifeguard staff; trains staff; answers staff questions and disseminates information on behalf of the Camp Director, Program Director and/or Camp Manager/Caretaker; bring any staff issues to Program Director as they occur.
- Maintains constant surveillance of members, guests, and visitors of the aquatics facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of same in the event of an emergency.
- Gives group and individual swim lessons as booked following standard training techniques.
- Directs and supervises the activities and behavior of all swimmers to ensure compliance with pool safety rules; interacts with all members, visitors and guests in a respectful, professional, and positive manner.
- Provides emergency lifesaving assistance to troubled or drowning swimmers; performs lifesaving C.P.R. and first aid in accordance with certified practices and procedures; contacts emergency medical assistance when needed; stays with victims until emergency medical assistance takes over care of victim.
- Maintains the cleanliness of the pool water; vacuums bottom of pool surface; scrubs side walls; back washes filter system; checks filter gauges and regulates water level and temperature of pool.
- Tests the pool water Ph level and chlorine level as scheduled in order to ensure correct chemical balance of pool water; dispenses chemicals into the pool as needed.
- Maintains neatness and cleanliness of pool deck area and pool deck furnishings; collects and disposes of trash; maintains a neat and orderly pool office.
- Ensures the accountability, security and safety of children participating in aquatics activities; reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
- Exhibits control of the children and, when needed, displays proper discipline techniques.
- Administers basic first aid as necessary; reports any health issues with supervisor in accordance to policies and procedures.
- Plans and implements alternative programming for campers when use of pool during swim times is not possible.
- Participates in other aspects of camp program as required such as evening program activities.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- One year experience working as a lifeguard,
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- LGI Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
- C.P.R., First Aid, and A.E.D. Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
- WSI Certification (preferred)