Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

Salvation Army ARC; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading community center as a Lifeguard & Swim Instructor, where you will ensure patron safety, teach swim lessons, and promote a positive environment. Enjoy generous paid time off, a pension plan, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Employer-funded Pension Plan

Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans

A meaningful job with a good purpose

Qualifications

• Experience as a certified lifeguard and instructor required.
• Dependable, alert, and able to interact positively with people.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patron safety at all times.
• Instruct swimming and water safety courses.
• Act quickly and correctly during emergencies.

Skills

Effective communication

Multitasking

Following instructions

Adherence to aquatic safety practices

Ability to handle stressful situations

Positive interaction

Education

American Red Cross Certification in Lifeguard

CPR/AED/FA for the Professional Rescuer

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification

Water Exercise Instructor Certification

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

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Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $19.00/hr

Overview

The Salvation Army's Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center is hiring a Lifeguard & Swim Instructor and offers the following benefits:

• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Employer-funded Pension Plan (contributions start after 1 year and with 20+ hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Voluntary Term Life & AD&D, AFLAC Insurance
• A meaningful job with a good purpose

Location: 650 Dudley Street, Dorchester, MA

Pay Range: $19.00/hr

The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is responsible for patron safety, teaching water fitness, swim lessons, and private lessons.

Education/Certification Requirements

• American Red Cross Certification in Lifeguard, CPR/AED/FA for the Professional Rescuer
• Willingness to complete Park Lifeguarding course
• Meet the Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center of Boston skill standards
• Dependable, alert, and able to interact positively with people of all ages and backgrounds
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification

Work Experience

• Experience as a certified lifeguard and instructor required

Qualifications

• Ability to work in an office/pool environment with diverse staff
• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications or similar desktop tools
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, communication)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor Certifications
• Water Exercise Instructor Certification
• Ability to instruct diverse groups of learners

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure patron safety at all times
• Act quickly and correctly during emergencies
• Create positive experiences and promote safety
• Follow emergency procedures
• Educate patrons on rules and policies
• Participate in training and staff meetings
• Maintain safety and report incidents
• Instruct swimming and water safety courses
• Maintain alertness and surveillance
• Wear designated uniform and equipment
• Complete required trainings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Effective communication, multitasking, following instructions
• Adherence to aquatic safety practices
• Ability to handle stressful situations and emergency procedures
• Positive interaction with diverse groups

Physical Requirements

• Perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to bend, squat, twist, stand
• Provide emergency care if needed

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination. The Salvation Army is committed to reasonable accommodations under the ADA. EEO is the Law.