Lifeguard

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston•Chelsea, MA

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1893, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across this city. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community. By reaching 22 of 23 communities throughout Boston and Chelsea, no other youth serving organization engages more young people and families. Learn more at and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city! POSITION OVERVIEW The Lifeguard position at Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston maintains a safe environment, enforces all pool rules and follows all required emergency procedures. Lifeguards ensure the safety of all swimmers by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors. The individual in this role will need to be able to solve on-the-job issues by utilizing effective critical thinking and decision-making skills and possess the ability to work with diverse populations. Lifeguards must be able to enforce pool and facility policies and be able to communicate effectively why policies are in place. The position reports to the Aquatics Program Manager.

Requirements

Must be 18+ years of age
Experience as a Lifeguard
Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid certifications
Knowledge of youth development principles
Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Nice To Haves

Teen Associate Lifeguards (16+) must always be on duty with an adult (18+) certified lifeguard
LGI (Lifeguard Instructor), WSI (Water Safety Instructor) and CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certifications (must have or be willing to obtain for positions above standard Lifeguard position)
Experience supervising or supporting other guards (must have for positions above standard Lifeguard position)

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining a safe environment in accordance with all safety regulations and standards.
Vigilantly observe swimmers to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Know all aquatics emergency procedures and enforce all pool rules, including performing rescues in the event of accidents, using appropriate life saving techniques.
Administer first aid and CPR as needed, following established protocols for emergencies.
Maintain safe and clean aquatics program area, including assisting Aquatics Program Manager (Head Life Guard) with pool maintenance and cleaning as needed.
Secure and maintain materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the aquatics program area.
Assist in implementing developmentally appropriate activities, including assistance with swim lessons for various age groups.
Assist in the supervision and discipline of campers participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse (as deemed appropriate).
Participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.
Strong verbal communication skills to effectively inform and instruct swimmers about safety practices.
Participate in collaborative programs, events and field trips with staff from other clubhouse groups, staff from other BGCB clubhouses and community organizations as appropriate.
Other related duties as specified by the Aquatics Program Manager.