Lifeguard

Middletown Rec & Community Services; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Middletown Rec & Community Services seeks a lifeguard for the municipal pool to monitor swimmer safety, enforce facility rules, and respond to emergencies.

The role requires current Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid and Safety Certification, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer, and a commitment to keeping the water and surrounding area safe; duties include upkeep during downtime and reporting hazards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must hold current Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification.
• Must hold current Community First Aid and Safety Certification.
• Must hold current Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer certification.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules and regulations governing conduct of persons utilizing the swimming facility.
• Safeguard against accidents in the water and surrounding areas.
• Perform rescue and resuscitation procedures as established by the Recreation and Community Services Department.
• Perform other duties related to lifeguarding and water safety.
• Maintain cleanliness of the facility during downtime.
• Report problems, unsafe conditions, and disciplinary actions to appropriate supervisors.

Education

Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification

Community First Aid and Safety Certification

Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer certification

Job description

• Enforcement of the rules and regulations governing the conduct of persons utilizing the swimming facility.
• Safeguards against accidents in the water and surrounding areas.
• Acquires proficiency in the execution of rescue and resuscitation procedures as established by the Recreation and Community Services Department.
• Performs other duties related to lifeguarding and water safety.
• Familiar with all ordinances governing the swimming areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate Recreation Supervisor, or their designee.
• In downtime, maintains the cleanliness of facility.
• Reports any problems, unsafe conditions, and/or disciplinary actions concerning participants, general public, or facility to appropriate supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age
• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification
• Current Community First Aid and Safety Certification
• Current Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer certification