Lifeguard
POSITION DESCRIPTION
A lifeguard is responsible for supervision, control, and safety in and around the swimming pool during all programs. In addition, a lifeguard should possess a high degree of safety consciousness accompanied by a mature understanding that his/her primary objective should be the prevention of accidents.
Supervisor: Aquatics Coordinator
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Excellent interpersonal skills are always expected.
- Follow the appropriate sitting and rotation schedule according to the number of lifeguards required by protocol in the pool area.
- Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations regarding supervision, safety and sanitation including daily vacuuming of the pool and maintaining a clean pool deck free of equipment.
- Lifeguards are responsible for enforcing the pool schedule.
- Log daily swimming pool chemistry. Test as many times as required in each pool.
- As a first responder, using the BGCG appropriate incident report form, able to write a full report of any accident, rescue, potential danger, incident, etc. and distribute to the Aquatics Coordinator and Vice President of Programs & Youth Development.
- Keep abreast of current information relating to lifeguarding and aquatic safety.
- Readiness to move bulkhead as many times as required according to the established schedule.
- Participate in regular in-service training sessions and attend staff meetings.
- Conduct swim tests as required.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
- An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures
- Positive attitude is always expected
- Leadership and decision-making skills
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Must be a current certified lifeguard by American Red Cross.
- Hold a current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
- Must be willing to work after school and evenings.
- Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
Pay: $18.00+ per hour, commensurate with experience.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants should reply with a resume and cover letter that references their experience in relation to the core competencies of the job.
All resumes should be sent to hr@bgcg.org. Please include subject line of “Lifeguard Position”.
Visit the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich’s website at BGCG.org
