Job Description

SUNSHINE COMMUNITIES

Therapeutic Lifeguard

Monitors activities in pool areas, gym, public space and multi-sensory room to ensure safety, prevent accidents and provides assistance to both individuals of Sunshine and community members by performing the following duties

• Represent Sunshine Communities and the Aquatics Department with professionalism and excellent customer service.
• Support individualized aquatic, fitness, and sensory programming for individuals served.
• Assist individuals with safe pool entry, exits, and transfers.
• Monitor pool activities, enforce safety rules, and respond to emergencies by providing first aid and CPR when needed.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the pool, locker rooms, gym, and multi-sensory room.
• Inspect equipment and facilities, report maintenance needs, and assist with inventory and supply management.
• Monitor and document pool chemical levels and report equipment concerns.
• Instruct aquatic wellness classes, including Arthritis classes, as trained.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Red Cross Lifeguard certificate and Red Cross Advanced Rescuer CPR & 1st Aid. Aquatic Arthritis Instructor certification or willingness to attend training and be certified
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Regularly stand, walk, reach, and use hands to perform job duties.
• Frequently communicate with individuals, staff, and visitors.
• Work in wet and humid environments.
• Occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• May have occasional exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health package (medical/dental/vision/life/disability)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Training
• Paid Vacation & Personal Days
• Access to a Success Coach
• Interest Free Tuition and Emergency Loans
• Attendance Incentives
• Transportation Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Advancement through Sunshine U

About Sunshine:

Sunshine Communities, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Northwest Ohio supporting individuals with developmental disabilities through residential, vocational, clinical, therapeutic, and recreational services. These services are offered in various circumstances including at our Maumee, Ohio campus and at homes within the community. In addition to programs on campus, Sunshine individuals and staff operate in downtown Maumee, Georgette’s Grounds (a coffee shop), and Sunshine Studios, an art studio space and gift store offering classes to individuals and the community.

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