Lifeguard, HWC Lifestyles / Medical Fitness, Part Time, Day

Valley Health System•Mahwah, NJ

10d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Aquatic & Recreation activities, the lifeguard is responsible to provide a safe, sanitary environment that encourages members to use the Lifestyles facility for fitness, relaxation and recreation and to improve individual swimming and water safety skills.

Requirements

High School graduate or the equivalent.
Current Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification required.
Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS).
Current Red Cross Standard First Aid or equivalent required.
Effective group process skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly.
Effective listening skills.
Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing client needs.
Ability to work cooperatively with clients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members.
Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations.
Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve.

Nice To Haves

Previous lifeguarding experience preferred.
Current Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe, sanitary environment that encourages members to use the Lifestyles facility for fitness, relaxation and recreation.
Improve individual swimming and water safety skills.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities