Therapeutic Lifeguard

SUNSHINE COMMUNITIES

Therapeutic Lifeguard

Summary:

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

Job Details:

• Act as a representative for Sunshine and the Aquatics department, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor when interacting with the community and other departments at Sunshine
• Assists with individualized programming for individuals of Sunshine
• Works with other staff and departments in relation to needs and programming in the pool area, gym and multi-sensory room
• Assist with individual transfers in and out of pool
• Cautions swimmers regarding safety and unsafe areas
• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid and/or CPR as needed
• Maintains order in swimming areas
• Inspects facilities for cleanliness and/or needed maintenance. Maintains the upkeep of pool, locker room, public spaces and multi-sensory room. Completes Helpdesks for needed maintenance in a timely manner
• Assists in completing the inventory and ordering of supplies
• Assists with maintaining pool, gym and multi-sensory room records
• Take reading on chemicals in the pool and documents readings accordingly
• Basic working knowledge and operation of the pool equipment and reports any issues to maintenance and/or CPO when noted
• Instructs Arthritis classes as trained by the approved Arthritis curriculum and completes subsequent documentation for attendance
• Operates and assists to maintain equipment in the pool, gym and multisensory room. Reports safety concerns or repairs via a helpdesk
• Participates in team meetings and trainings as scheduled
• 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

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to talk or hear, frequently reach with hands and arms
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
• Frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Occasionally exposed to blood borne pathogens
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

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.