Lifeguard

Job Details

Description

General Qualifications

The Lifeguard is a Ministerial Support position. Ministerial Support staff serve in operational and service support roles and are not required to personally affirm Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (“MHA”) Christian mission, vision and beliefs. However, it is expected that staff who fill these roles – no matter their personal beliefs - respect, work in harmony with, and not undermine MHA’s Christian mission, vision and beliefs. Additionally, they are required to abide by MHA’s culture code and standards of conduct. All staff are expected to join gatherings, which includes prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.

Position Objective

Lifeguards provide instruction, supervision, and ensure the safety and well-being of all campers and staff involved in all water-based activities at MHA in a professional and productive manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision, culture code and standards of conduct.

Key Job Accountabilities

Act as a first responder in incidents of injury. Provide a safe environment (physically, mentally, and emotionally) for guests to enjoy aquatic activities. Provide supervision of aquatic activities at MHA. Uphold and enforce pool rules to ensure safety of all using the pool. Provide swim lessons. Assist Aquatics Coordinator and other lifeguards with daily, weekly, and monthly pool maintenance. Maintain, document and report any damaged operating equipment and facilities. Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

*This job description reflects essential functions of this position. It does not restrict management’s right to reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Qualifications

Education

Must have current Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR Certifications completed prior to start date. Blood Borne Pathogen training preferred but not required.

Work Experience

Lifeguarding experience preferred. Experience teaching youth and young adults new skills and managing risk in an aquatics setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Maintain excellent physical fitness and rescue skill performance. Ability to work with a team with good judgment and decision-making abilities. Punctual and responsible. Must demonstrate proficiency in all applicable lifesaving techniques. Exhibits great interpersonal skills with people of all ages. Observant and attentive. Mature understanding and respect for authority and peers, as well as camp guidelines and principles. Absolute attention to detail and safety. Ability to engage in active listening. Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities. Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.

Physical Demands

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. The employee is frequently required to run, swim, stand, sit for long periods and use steep trails and stairs. The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl. The physical environment requires the employee to talk and hear both in person from close and long distances and by phone or radio. The employee may be required to lift, push or pull persons or equipment over 100 pounds. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades; depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Requirements/Skills

Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Culture Code and Standards of Conduct Attendance at monthly in-service training meetings, including training in and out of the water. Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance. Satisfactory completion of background investigation or Work Permit, as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

*This job description reflects essential functions of this position. It does not restrict management’s right to reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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