Pool Lifeguard Ojai Valley

JOB SUMMARY:  

To guard and protect the patrons that use the Forest Home aquatic facilities. To maintain cleanliness and safety of all aquatics facilities and to provide excellent customer service in order to create a fun, welcoming Christ-centered environment.  

JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Perform lifeguard duties at the pool facility 
• Reaches and maintains a level of physical fitness that meets the American Red Cross standard for lifeguards (see below)
  
• Supports and upholds Recreation safety plans and procedures  
• Assures equipment is inspected and maintained  

• Provide excellent and Christ like service to guests and fellow staff  
• Performs other duties as assigned. (Lifeguards may have the opportunity to train and work in other parts of Forest Homes recreation dept which include Ziplines, Climbing Wall, Hikes, light buildings & grounds maintenance and other camp work.)
  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  

• Current American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard, & AED certification, or be willing and psychically able to be certified. The American red cross pre training swim test consists of the following:
• 300-yard continuous swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
• Tread water for 2 minutes without stopping
• Swim 20 yards then dive to retrieve a submerged 10-pound object. Swim  another 20 yards carrying the 10-pund object back to the starting point
  ( Please do not apply for lifeguard if you cannot physically preform this test. There are other opportunities available in Recreation at Forest Home. Please refer to our other job listings.)

• Working towards High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior lifeguard experience preferred but not required. Forest Home will provide a American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR AED & First Aid training and certification.
  
• Preferred experience in job or ministry that requires guest interaction and service with people of all ages.    

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be at least 16 years old  
  
• Must be comfortable and confident in possible high stress situations 
• Uphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home. 

• Assume responsibility for initiating a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor. 
  
• Actively supports and participates in the staff spiritual life activities. 
  
• Signed statement of faith. 

• Excellent people skills. 
  
• Good verbal and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrate ability to perform high quality work and accomplish assigned projects. 
• Strong ability to work well in a variety of team environments. 

• Assume responsibility for initiating a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Position DOES NOT have supervisory responsibilities.  

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit. Requires mild physical work; some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 20 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person. 

Reasonable efforts are made to accommodate disabilities. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times. 
 
FOREST HOME EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All terms and conditions of employment, duties, and responsibilities are subject to the Forest Home Employee Handbook. ($250 signing bonus will be received at the end of the summer season ).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of Forest Home not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission and access to, or treatment or employment in its program or activities, as required by section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the American with Disabilities Act, as amended (to the extent applicable to the Ministry), Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, as amended, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and their implementing regulations. As a religious institution, Forest Home is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.

FOREST HOME CORE VALUES 

Surrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2) 

• Abide with the Lord daily through study of His Word and prayer 
• Surrender to the Lord daily through obedience to His Word 
• Worship the Lord with the Forest Home Community 
• Commit to grow in your faith through regular attendance at a local church 
• Prioritize God, Family, and Work appropriately 

• Be prepared to share your testimony with staff or guests 
• Walk in Biblical purity (1 Timothy 4:12) by rejecting one’s sinful nature  

Love (I Corinthians 13) 

• Display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22) 

• Be respectful to others 
• Demonstrate compassion 

Serve (Philippians 2:3-11) 

• Give generously to God and others through time, talent and treasure 

• Seek to put others’ needs above your own 
• Demonstrate humility in both spirit and deed 
• Actively look for ways to serve 

Walk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27) 

• Show loyalty to others, even when they are not present 
• Do the right thing, even when others are not present 
• Extend trust and seek to believe the best in others 
• Ask for forgiveness quickly when necessary 
• Be truthful and transparent with others 

Strive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24) 

• Demonstrate accountability with time and resources 
• Request and receive training 
• Desire to improve, and challenge others to do the same 

• Commit to exceeding guest expectations 
• Refuse mediocrity 

Engage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13) 

• Seek first to understand before being understood 

• Communicate clearly, empathetically and respectfully 
• Work through conflict Biblically (Matthew 18-15-17) 
• Participate in intentional and purposeful community activities 
• Partner with teammates for the goal of unity and team effectiveness 
• Play and appreciate “campy” fun 

• Faithfully pray for one another 

Innovate (Ephesians 3:20-21) 

• Dream Big 
• Proactively seek solutions 

• Think outside the box 
• Dream, plan and execute new ideas 
• Acknowledge and trust that all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord (Matthew 19:26)