Lifeguard - Camp Daley & Gilmore

11-195- Lifeguard - Camp Daley & Gilmore Requisition Number: 11195011564 Apply now Posted: August 2, 2024 Part-Time Rate: $25 USD per hour Location Camp Daley & Gilmore Salvation Army Camp Mt. Crags/Camp Gilmore 26801 Dorothy Drive Calabasas, CA 913021901, USA 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. Position Summary: To further the mission of the camp through assisting with the planning and delivery of activities at the camp swimming pool that is safe, fun, and appropriate to the camper’s age and abilities. Assist with providing management to the physical operation of the pool facilities and equipment. Essential Functions: Assist in supervising a safe and fun swimming pool. Assist in evaluating swimming abilities of all guests. Maintain the physical facilities and equipment in the pool and locker. Monitor proper use of pool and lifesaving equipment. Assist in conducting initial and end-of-season inventory, and store equipment. Conduct a daily check of equipment for safety, cleanliness, and functionality. Survey the pool area and surrounding area daily and keep the area free of hazards. Always maintain a clean and safe poolside environment, making sure that the pool is vacated and locked when not in use. Complete daily chemical checks and adjust pool chemicals as needed to ensure proper pool function and guest safety. Working Conditions: Prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects. Ability to lift 25 lbs. Operate with daily exposure to various weather conditions. Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of 16 years of age Ability to exercise good character, integrity, and adaptability Interest in and ability to work with children Current Lifeguard Certificate Current Standard First Aid/CPR Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff. Ability to observe swimmer’s behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques. Ability to handle all pool chemicals and identify how to manage and adjust water quality. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate program equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate guest activities/programs. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr