Lifeguard (Maple Lawn Location)

Company: Kennedy Krieger Institute
Location: Fulton
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:
The Lifeguard is responsible for the safety and supervision of the pool area during swim programs.

Responsibilities:
Provide supervision of pool area ensuring the safety of all pool participants. Maintain safe and clean environment for aquatic activitiesTest pool chemical levels and maintain daily records of readings as noted in the KKI Aquatics Policies and ProceduresOversee pool security by controlling access of clients/staff during program hours.Assist in the supervision of locker rooms and transitional areas. Assist clients and staff entering/exiting pool and pool areas.Set up, maintain and clean patient treatment areas. Ensure patient and staff safety, hygiene, privacy and observe patient specific and standard precautions.Inventory, secure, clean, and maintain all instructional equipmentNotify Aquatics Manager or Facilities of any conditions relating to the pool that may require attention.Assist the Aquatics Manager with required orientation for all KKI staff assisting clients in the water.Perform non patient care duties, including conducting program tours, greeting/transporting patients. Demonstrate technical proficiency in pool chemistry and operation.Demonstrate ability to safely transfer clients, including use of Guldman Lift.

Qualifications:

• Must hold valid and current credentials as a Lifeguard, as well as in first aid and CPR.
• -Individual must also maintain current credentials as a Pool Operator. - Individual must demonstrate the ability to perform duties of lifeguard as they relate to the needs of clients with severe disabilities.
• *Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by KKI.
• *Clinical care focus is on the neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations, as well as some adults with disabilities.
• -EDUCATION: -
  • High School Diploma or GED requiredEXPERIENCE:
    • 1 year prior experience as a lifeguard in therapeutic settings preferred
      
      Benefits:
      Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief program, free parking and child care subsidies! - In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities. - -We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are a---healthcare---institution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve.EOE/M/F/D/V -
      
      Minimum pay range:
      USD $32,240.00/Hr.
      
      Maximum pay range:
      USD $50,289.00/Hr.

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