What are the responsibilities and job description for the Programming Recreation Lifeguard (Part-Time Seasonal: May-Sept) position at Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center Inc?
Description
SEASONAL POSITION STARTING IN MAY AND ENDING IN SEPTEMBER
Programming Department
Reports to Aquatics Program Coordinator and Recreation Director
Job Summary
The primary function of a Recreation Lifeguard is to provide a safe environment for all guests by proactively monitoring the aquatic areas and instructing all swimmers on our rules and safety.
Summary of Essential Functions
- Always monitor your zone in the water.
- Always make guest needs and convenience your number one priority
- Be fully present while on duty. Do not use your phone while lifeguarding.
- Monitor pool chemicals and communicate with lead staff and managers about levels.
- Ensure completion of records and reports
- Be aware of daily rec area and aquatics conditions.
- Keep aquatics and rec area clean and in order.
- Help eliminate all hazards to our guests, employees, and property.
- Accept miscellaneous assignments as agreed upon with supervisor.
Requirements
Spiritual
- Uphold the values of Shocco as defined by the principles of Shocco.
- Have a Christian work ethic everyday you come in to work.
- Participate in summer bible studies provided by Shocco.
Character
- Teachable
- Great Communicator
- Humble Servant
- Problem Solver
- Self-Motivator
Job Related
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Ability to communicate (auditory, verbal and written) adeptly with guests, program personnel and Shocco employees.
- Ability to sit in a lifeguard chair/stand to monitor the water for 4 hours at a time (at least one break in that time).
- Be firm in rules and know when to blow the whistle to alert guest for their safety and others around them.
- Possess a current professional rescuer/lifeguard certification (course provided through Shocco)
Physical
- Ability to work a minimum of 10 to 40 hours a week outside, in various conditions.
- Ability to life an object that is 50 pounds, carry it 100 feet and place it on a 4-foot platform.
- Ability to abstain from use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, and controlled substances.
Availability
- Daily between 8:00am – 12:00am (this is not the length of the shift, just the timetable shifts appear within) (Will still be considered If only available for part of the time)
- Must be able to work at least 10 hours a week, up to 40 hours, in an outdoor setting
Benefits provided
- Competitive compensation
- Staff meals (when serving guests)
- Apparel
- Employee discount in "The Station" (for eligible items)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Employment and compensation are at-will, and therefore can be terminated, with or without cause, at any time without prior notice at the employee’s option or Shocco’s option. This at-will relationship may not be modified by any oral or implied agreement, and that neither employee handbook, nor any course of conduct, practice, policy, award, promotion, performance evaluation, transfer, or length of service can modify this at-will relationship.
Salary : $11 - $14
