Lifeguard - Paola, KS
2 days ago
Job description
Are you driven by a passion to help children? Do you have ability to enforce swimming pool rules in a considerate but firm manner? Do you have excellent powers of concentration and have ability to react quickly and efficiently in a life threatening situation?
If yes, Lakemary is looking for a Lifeguard for our Children's Pool Service Program. In this role you will provide safety, support and supervision at the pool environment. This role functions under general supervision of a Pool Manager.
Lifeguard Responsibilities:
- Provide safety, support and supervision at the pool environment.
- Give feedback and direction to both swimmers and employees about their behavior in the pool environment.
- Enforce pool rules.
- Maintain pool equipment.
- Keep the pool area safe, clean, and orderly.
- Complete all documentation by the end of shift.
An ideal candidate for this position has:
- Excellent skills in the water.
- Knowledge of all aquatic and rescue procedures.
- Be prepared to complete emergency rescue at all times.
- Communicate with various departments within Lakemary.
- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Listen & understand information and ideas.
Lifeguard Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
- Be at least 18+ years of age
- Must currently be American Red Cross Lifeguard Certified
- Candidates must successfully complete the following: Swim 300 yards continuously using these strokes in the following order: 100 yards of front crawl (using rhythmic breathing); 100 yards of breaststroke; and 100 yards of either front crawl, breaststroke, or a mixture of both.
- Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke; retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object within the allotted time.
- Tread water for 2 minutes in deep water without the use of arms and hands for stability.
Other Job Details:
- Seasonal
- Days and hours vary
- Starting pay: $ 15.00/hour
Lakemary provides competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; paid time off; and a 401(k)-retirement plan
Certifications:
Lakemary provides training in program specific coursework.
Special Considerations:
Some environments/shifts require same sex staff due to regulatory requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EEO
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement:
For the last 50 years we have been working to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and a place where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We embrace this from our mission.
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