Posted 2 April 2024
Open until filled
Employer
Chihowa Retreat Center
Required Language(s)
English required
Education Requirements
Lifeguard, CPR, AED, First Aid Certifications required (can provide training if not yet certified)
Experience Required/Desired
Lifeguard experience desired, waterfront / small watercraft experience preferred
Immediate Supervisor
Campground Resident Manager
Employment Status
<20 hours/week
Summary of Position
Chihowa is seeking a lifeguard to work as needed for summer camps. The number of hours will vary based on the needs of rental groups each week. Coverage is needed for the pool during swimming hours and at the lake when people are out in boats or on the dock. The hours will vary each day and week from Memorial Day to Labor Day, depending on the needs of the camp.
Essential Functions
Lifeguard patrons at the Chihowa swimming pool and waterfront; provide rescue, first aid, and/or emergency care until EMS arrives, if needed.
- Demonstrate a professional and courteous attitude towards all Chihowa guests
- Arrive for each lifeguard shift in uniform and rescue ready
- Coordinate care of pool with the Resident Manager
- Ensure that all patrons are following safety guidelines/rules for swimming pool, waterfront, and boating activities
- Maintain a clean pool area – deck and water should be free of debris, pool changing rooms/restrooms should be clean and stocked, all equipment in good working order
- Take inventory of pool and waterfront equipment. Notify the Resident Manager of any repairs/replacements needed. Inventory to include lifejackets, paddles, etc.
- Ensure that boating equipment is stored correctly and locked when not in use
- Provide excellent customer service as one of Chihowa’s on-site liaisons to guests
- All staff should possess respect for others, punctuality, cleanliness, appropriate clothing, ownership in camp properties, etc.
- If necessary, submit incident/accident reports on time
- Report to Resident Manager any guest, volunteer, or site problems that you are not able to resolve on your own as soon as possible
- Instruct guests in emergency procedures such as severe weather warnings
- Other duties as assigned
Required Competencies/Skills
- An attitude of service to the customer that reflects patience, kindness, and gracious hospitality to all
- A high level of self-discipline and motivation with the ability to work on and complete assignments autonomously
- An attitude of flexibility and adaptation to changing situations
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Desired Competencies/Skills
Knowledge of pool maintenance and chemical application.
Supervisory Responsibility
No
Other Duties
Please note that this job description in not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.
Required Trainings
Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.
Ministerial Status
No
Overtime Status
Exempt
Application Instructions
Please send letter of interest and resume to Wandamarie Schmidt.