Lifeguard

Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence

Job Title: Lifeguard-Summer season (with the opportunity to continue working during the school year if mutually agreeable)

Location: Fox Point (90 Ives Street) and South Side (1 Louisa Street) branches in Providence. Candidates must be available to work at either branch.

Reports to: Aquatics Manager

Payrate: $17 - $18/hour, depending on experience

Schedule: We have one opening for a summer seasonal Lifeguard. Approximately 25 hours per week (5 hours per day, Monday through Friday). Must be available from July 6 through August 21 (no program on July 1, 2, 3 and August 7 and 10). Current Lifeguard certification (through American Red Cross or equivalent) is required. Swim Instructor experience preferred. Further Lifeguarding employment during the school year is a possibility if mutually agreeable.

General Description: Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of aquatics participants by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Lifeguarding certification through American Red Cross or equivalent (must provide evidence of certification).
• Current certification in First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (must provide evidence of certification).
• Minimum of 1 year of Lifeguarding experience.
• Swim Instructor experience (preferred).
• Must be at least 16 years old (age 18 preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to follow and enforce required safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated maturity; advanced understanding of the critical importance of being alert and aware of swimmers' safety at all times.
• Must obtain required pre-employment clearances, including (but not limited to): national, state, and local criminal records background checks; continuous criminal records watch while employed by BGCP; state background checks for child abuse or sex offender records; drug screen (for illegal drugs); employment verifications; reference checks.

Responsibilities:

• Recognize and respond quickly and effectively in emergencies.
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Inspect the Aquatics areas (as directed) on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor.
• Complete records and reports as required (attendance, incident reports, skills progression, etc.)
• Complete required pre-employment trainings.
• Participate in regular in-service trainings.
• Maintain fitness level (swimming skills, strength and endurance).
• Assist supervisor with pool maintenance as needed.
• Complete opening and/or closing routines, and additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Teach swimming skills to school-age children.
• Provide a safe and fun learning environment for students.
• Instruct students on proper swimming techniques and safety rules.
• Enforce pool rules and regulations.
• Conduct swim safety tests and evaluate students' abilities.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Part-time, seasonal