Lifeguards and Swim Instructors (non-student)

Northeastern University • Oakland, CA

1d • $19 - $21

About The Position

Summary: The Trefethen Aquatic Center is looking for new Lifeguards and Swim Instructors to add to their aquatic team. All staff members are expected to work as both a Lifeguard and a Swim Instructor.

Requirements

• Lifeguard certification

Responsibilities

• Arrive to work on-time and properly attired to perform duties.
• Enforce facility rules and follow policies and procedures.
• Open and Close the pool according to guidelines set by the Trefethen Aquatics Center.
• Teach swim lessons as needed.
• Assist in day-to-day operations (including, but not limited to, staff scheduling, submitting timesheets, light cleaning, and checking water chemistry).
• Addressing issues of concern with patrons.
• Takes initiative to ensure safety in the facility.
• Effectively scan their zone of protection and be able to respond to any emergency.
• Limits conversation with members, guests, and other staff members in order to maintain effective scanning.
• Anticipate, recognize, and react to all aquatic emergencies, and provide necessary reporting to direct supervisor.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while maintaining optimum scanning vigilance of the pool.
• Must follow all policies and procedures set forth in the Mills College Aquatic Center Staff Policy Handbook.
• Maintain a professional demeanor during scheduled shift.
• Uphold a standard of care in all aquatic emergencies.
• Respond to all aquatic emergencies as described by the Emergency Action Plan.
• If needed, finds an appropriate approved staff member to substitute for scheduled shift at least 24 hours prior to scheduled shift.
• Be able and ready to sell swim passes and swim gear at the Front Desk.

Benefits

• Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees