Aquatics Attendant-Kroc Center-Part-time

The Aquatics Attendant's primary job responsibility is to ensure a clean, safe and fun environment for all members and guests utilizing the slide and splash play area at the Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Division Kroc Center. Hours available are Monday-Thursday 4pm - 8:30pm; Friday 4pm-7:30pm and Saturday 12pm-5:30pm.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Division of The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

KROC CENTER MISSION

In keeping with the mission of The Salvation Army, The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center provides facilities, programs and services that encourage, enrich, and strengthen children, adults, and seniors through positive life-changing experiences.

SUMMARY/PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Aquatics Attendant's primary job responsibility is to ensure a clean, safe and fun environment for all members and guests utilizing the slide and splash play area at the Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Division Kroc Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

• Considerately and patiently enforce Kroc rules to provide a safe environment for all members, visitors and employees.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all general and department safety rules.
• Provide constant safety and supervision for all patrons utilizing the slide and/or splash play area while on deck.
• Measure children to ensure they are the proper height and enforce related safety policies.
• Describe the proper slide technique to guests.
• Notify Lifeguards of any known weak swimmers.
• Dispatch sliders when catch pool is clear of previous sliders.
• Maintain and promote excellent customer service with all participants.
• Assist patrons with putting on lifejackets when necessary.
• Assist in daily cleaning, order and care of the pool, slide area, deck and surrounding area.
• Recognize, report and respond to any unsafe conditions and possible pool hazards.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: None required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Adult/Child/Infant America Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification required within 60 days of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Exercise good judgment in personal actions.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and help physically stabilize patrons as they prepare to use the slide. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The primary duties of this job take place in a busy public Aquatics Center. The noise level will be high. Temperatures will be above normal room temperature in a high-humidity environment. This position will be exposure to chemicals and fumes typically found in a pool environment, as well as exposure to bodily fluids and other potentially infectious materials.

For other duties of this job, such as outdoor special events and community center activities, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

The noise level in the work environment at these events is usually moderate to loud.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.