Lifeguard Per Diem

Hospital for Special Care • New Britain, CT

62d • $17 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatic Rehab Center Lifeguard is responsible for the prevention of accidents, safety, emergency and lifesaving interventions, and the protection of human life at HSC’s Aquatic Rehab Center while on duty. We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!

Requirements

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Quarterly demonstration of physical lifeguarding skills
• 6 months experience as a lifeguard or equivalent swim team experience
• Continuous alertness required to observe swimmers, conforming with established rules, and standards of practice to ensure swimmer safety and prevent accidents, drownings.
• Familiarity with general medical terms and definitions.
• Basic writing proficiency needed for written reports including accident/incident reports and the ability to express self clearly.
• Problem-solving skills needed for critical decision-making regarding appearance, behavior of swimmers and determining the need for any type of lifeguarding/lifesaving response.
• Working primarily indoors around water and associated chemicals.
• Schedule fluctuation is frequent and at times unpredictable.
• Occasional exposure to water borne or blood borne pathogens/blood/body fluids.
• Need to respond to water, medical and/or behavioral emergency situations.
• Responsibility of the lifeguard to find coverage for his/her shift in the event of an absence.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on deck and surrounding areas.
• Prevents accidents by maintaining constant observation of the pool area, and effectively implements lifeguarding, lifesaving, first aid measures, using appropriate equipment.
• Adheres to and enforces regulations, policies, standards of practice and procedures for safety, infection control, maintenance and lifeguarding/saving.
• Educates patients and members, providing information about safety and accident prevention.
• Participates in equipment management, set up, use, care, storage and maintenance.
• Responsible for carrying out opening and/or closing procedures as assigned.
• Recognizes and responds effectively to safety and emergency situations.

Benefits

• employer-subsidized medical
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 6%
• paid time off
• employer-paid life insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development opportunities
• voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• employee wellness programs
• access to onsite fitness and aquatics center
• employee referral bonus program
• meaningful employee recognition and appreciation initiatives

What This Job Offers

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