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LAKE JUNALUSKA ASSEMBLY INC

Lifeguard

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LJA Mission Statement:

The mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind and body.

Seasonal Work Schedule

This is a seasonal position. Employment for the 2026 season will begin in May, with an anticipated first day of work on or around May 1–2. Pre‑season onboarding may occur in April as scheduled by Human Resources.

Essential Functions

  • Must possess excellent hospitality skills and a strong desire to foster an attitude of Christian hospitality to “exceed guest expectations”.

  • Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.

  • Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.

  • Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.

  • Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required.

  • Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.

  • Supervises and assists in cleaning the pool, related facilities and equipment; including restrooms, pool deck and loungers.

  • assists with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents, and adds chemicals to pool water as directed.

  • Instructs or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.

  • Resolves scheduling conflicts to ensure a safe pool environment when competing programs/priorities require use of aquatic facilities.

  • As necessary, assist and support the recreation concessions stand operations.

  • Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures and report any unsafe activities or conditions immediately to supervisor or the Human Resources department

  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned and required to assure the success of Lake Junaluska mission.

  • Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures and report any unsafe activities or conditions immediately to supervisor or the Human Resources department.