Lifeguard

Job Description

***NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees!***

• $750– on completion of 3 months of employment
• $750 -on completion of 6 months of employment

Organization Profile: Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.

Vision Statement:

To be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and supports grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices.

Mission Statement:

Advancing opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices that strengthen skills, promote autonomy, and support meaningful participation in their communities.

LIFEGUARD – GROUP HOMES

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older • Current Lifeguard Certification
• Current Certification in Professional Rescuer CPR and AED Use
• Current training in First Aid
• Sensitivities to the needs and safety of all students

Accountability:

•Accountable to Residence Manager, Coordinator of Residential Community, Coordinator of Support Services and Executive Director

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all guidelines for pool use (below) are followed
• Responsible for the proper treatment of all pool equipment and for reporting any problems in this area to the Coordinator of Support Services and Coordinator of Residential Community
• Responsible for conducting daily routine maintenance of the pool including cleaning and the closing of the pool daily
• Test chlorine and pH each day (as conditions warrant) and adjust chemical feed equipment as necessary
• Maintain and monitor filtration equipment as necessary • Assure that all safety equipment is in place and in good repair each day prior to use of the pool
• Vacuum pool daily prior to use of the pool
• Responsible for taking immediate charge in the event of an emergency in the pool area: ordering pool evacuation, administering first aide, taking other steps as needed (see Emergency Procedures below)
• Responsible for carrying out daily schedule and for reporting any problems in this area to the Residence Manager, Coordinator of Residential Community or Coordinator of Support Services
• Responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of students in the pool area