Lifeguard (Chelsea)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston • Chelsea, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB) is seeking a Lifeguard to ensure a safe environment for young people. Since 1893, BGCB has been dedicated to opening doors and creating opportunities for youth across Boston and Chelsea. BGCB aims to empower future talent to reach their full potential as productive citizens and leaders. The organization serves 22 out of 23 communities in Boston and Chelsea, making it a leading youth-serving organization. This role involves maintaining safety standards, observing swimmers, preventing accidents, enforcing pool rules, performing rescues, and administering first aid and CPR. The Lifeguard will also assist with swim lessons, supervise campers, and participate in program activities. BGCB emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle, child-friendly environments, inclusion, and continuous staff development. All staff are expected to model healthy behavior, embrace inclusion, and participate in annual professional development. Every staff member is responsible for ensuring BGCB is an environment free of abuse.

Requirements

• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Teen Associate Lifeguards (16+) must always be on duty with an adult (18+) certified lifeguard.
• Experience as a Lifeguard required.
• 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

• 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 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.
• Participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.
• Participate in collaborative programs, events and field trips with staff from other clubhouse groups, staff from other BGCB clubhouses and community organizations as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as specified by the Aquatics Program Manager.

Benefits

• Salary - $22-$27/hr - commensurate with experience
• Sign-on bonus of $500 for new lifeguards
• Pay for LG certification/recertification for qualified candidates/current lifeguards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed