Head Summer Lifeguard (casual position)

Amherst College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Summer Lifeguard for a part-time, casual position. This role involves supervising lifeguard staff, ensuring pool safety, and maintaining cleanliness. The ideal candidate will hold a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and demonstrate a commitment to working within diverse communities. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant summer program while supporting a diverse environment. Join a team dedicated to providing safe and enjoyable experiences for all participants.

Qualifications

• Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification required.
• Commitment to working with diverse communities essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lifeguard staff and prepare weekly schedules.
• Maintain pool safety and cleanliness, enforce rules.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

Emergency Response

Supervisory Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Head Summer Lifeguard (casual position)

Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR6005

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Head Summer Lifeguard position. The Head Summer Lifeguard is a part-time, casual position, without benefits, starting at $19.00/hour - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

The Head Summer Lifeguard supports camps and other summer programs that use the College's pool and works under the supervision of the Associate Director of Athletics.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provides overall supervision to lifeguard staff
  
• Prepares weekly schedules and covers for staff absences
  
• Maintain the safety of those in and around the pool
  
• Ensure the pool is clean and ready for daily use, report any unsafe conditions or equipment
  
• Communicate and enforce pool rules
  
• Responds to emergencies
  

Qualifications:

Required

• Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
  
• An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check
  
• Commitment to or experience working with diverse communities
  
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks
  

Preferred

• Prior supervisor experience
  

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Head-Summer-Lifeguard--casual-position-_JR6005


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