The Salvation Army

Job Description

The pay rate for this position is $15.00 per hour.

The Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center is seeking energetic and relationship-oriented individuals to be part of our team. The Kroc Center is a unique, privately owned community center that strives every day to enrich the lives of the people we serve - physically, spiritually, and educationally. Voted as a Best Christian Workplace by BCWI for two years in a row, you can be part of a passionate team who love to serve and support one another and our community. At the Kroc Center you will have the opportunity to use and develop your experience and skills in a fun and caring environment. If that sounds intriguing to you then read more about our needs and expectations - we can’t wait to meet you! 

The Salvation Army Mission: 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.

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Purpose Statement

Inspire people to discover their God given talents and develop their potential through artistic, educational, physical, and spiritual experiences in a Christ-centered atmosphere.

Job Summary/Primary Purpose: The Aquatics Attendant is responsible for ensuring a clean, safe and fun environment for guests along with providing accurate check-in and out documentation of the patrons in Aquatics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proactively and consistently engage with guests in order to provide an excellent experience in the program area.
• Promote a culture in which excellent customer hospitality thrives, all guests feel welcome, and events and programming are well attended.
• Responsible for the cleaning, equipment support, and inventory management of the program area in which they are assigned.
• Assure any emergency response follows TSA policy and clear and concise documentation is completed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all general and department safety rules.
• Considerately and patiently enforce Kroc Center established rules and regulations.
• Report abnormal situations and be able to communicate and respond to any signs of danger in a calm and effective manner.
• Assist all Aquatics Specialists, Instructors, and Lifeguards in tasks as assigned.
• Assist with tracking statistical information and proactively provide summary information and reports to management as required.
• Ensure all safety standards are met and maintain certifications performing all in service requirements and attending all department meetings.
• Actively participate in community events and outreach in order to effectively promote utilization of the Kroc Center as assigned by the Kroc Officers.
• Health & Recreation Attendants will provide coverage in any Health & Recreation or Aquatics area as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education and/or Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Experience working with adults, youth and children.
• Working knowledge of general safety guidelines in an aquatic’s environment required.

Additional Information

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Good communication skills including interpersonal skills. 
• English proficiency required; Spanish language skills helpful.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Exceptional flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team.
• Attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters
• Strong independent judgement.
• General computer knowledge is required to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

• Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/AED/First Aid) certification is required within the first 90 days of employment and must be maintained on a yearly basis.
• Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training as established by The Salvation Army.

Physical Requirements: 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. 

Other physical requirements include good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity. Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment. This position will require the ability to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions: The majority of the workday will be in a mixed environment including a well-lighted indoor pool area throughout the year while considered humid and moderately loud in nature.

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.

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.