After School Youth Program Lifeguard (011)

Madison Square Boys & Girls Club • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The After School Youth Program Lifeguard (011) will be responsible for providing continuous supervision within the pool area while members are participating in aquatics programming. This is a part-time position working 20 hours a week Monday through Friday in the afternoon and evening at our Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse (011) located in Brooklyn, NY.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds, ages 6-18 as well as a range of other organizational personnel in a courteous and professional manner
• Highly motivated and dedicated to the organizational mission
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Proven track record of engaging youth in a responsible and mature manner
• Experience with aquatics programming is required
• High school diploma required
• certified lifeguard license & WSI certificate required

Nice To Haves

• college degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Enforce Clubhouse rules and safety practices while in the pool area
• Develop and implement appropriate & engaging aquatics programming; from instructional & drop-in to competitive swim
• Encourage leadership, sportsmanship and fair play among Clubhouse members
• Supervise the care and maintenance of the aquatics facility and equipment
• Submit work orders as necessary to maintenance to ensure the facility is maintained properly
• Maintain the department within the parameters of the defined budget
• Provide attendance reports and all other reports as needed to Clubhouse staff
• Perform close out procedures on a daily basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED