Lifeguard

Power Wellness; New London (CT); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary membership for you and a

Household member complimentary

Job summary

Power Wellness is hiring a part-time Lifeguard for the New London Recreation Center in New London, CT. The role focuses on safety for members and guests in the pools and surrounding areas. Includes a complimentary membership for you and a household member.

The position requires current Lifeguard certification, CPR/AED within 90 days, and preferred Water Safety Instructor certification. Bilingual English/Spanish and strong interpersonal skills are a plus to serve a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2 years lifeguard experience preferred.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Current Lifeguard certification from a national organization required.
• Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety in pools and surrounding areas.
• Provide supervision and lifeguard rescue when needed.
• Participate in pool, exercise equipment, and emergency equipment maintenance.
• Be proficient with core business software related to duties.
• Work toward departmental and organizational goals.
• Be flexible with center hours and schedules.
• Meet all safety requirements and certifications for duties.
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and communication with EMS.
• Participate in HIPAA and related training.
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor with members, guests and staff.
• Demonstrate Power Wellness Core Values & Beliefs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR/AED certification

Lifeguard certification

Water Safety Instructor certification (preferred)

Job description

Position Title: Lifeguard
Location: New London Recreation Center - New London, CT
Type:Part time $18.00 per hour

Includes a Complimentary Membership for You and a Member of Your Household!

Summary:
We improve life and we’re here to serve. What you do is something special and contributes towards improving health within the New London community. Join our team of full time and part time team members at the New London Community Recreation Center, a new 57,000 square foot facility managed by Power Wellness. We specialize in managing state-of-the-art fitness and recreation centers for municipalities, hospitals, community colleges and foundations nationwide. Our 2,100 team members in 14 states are committed to excellence in fitness, wellness and recreation services that prioritize youth, family and senior programming.

The part time Lifeguard is responsible for providing safety to the members and guests in the pools and surrounding areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1.Maintain safety in the pools and surrounding pool areas.
• 2.Provide supervision and take life saving measures when necessary for members and guests in the pool and surrounding areas.
• 3.Participate in maintenance of pool, exercise equipment and emergency equipment.
• 4.Be proficient in all core business software as it relates to job duties and responsibilities.
• 5.Work towards meeting departmental and organizational goals.
• 6.The ability to be flexible and accommodating as it relates to center hours and work schedules.
• 7.Must meet all safety requirements and certifications necessary to perform job duties.
• 8.Demonstrate complete knowledge of emergency and safety procedures and confidence communicating with EMS.
• 9.Participate in Company's HIPAA and related training.
• 10.Maintain a positive and professional demeanor during interactions and work related relationships with all persons at the center including but not limited to members, guests and employees as provided in the Employee Handbook at the time of hire.
• 11.Demonstrate Power Wellness Core Values & Beliefs.
• 12.Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a lifeguard preferred.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Current Lifeguard certification from a nationally recognized organization required. Partial certification reimbursement will be provided.
• Water Safety Instructor certification is preferred.
• Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, and the ability to work with members in a positive, service-based manner.