"Lifeguard (entry-level)"

Lifeguard

Job Location: Albertus Magnus College - NEW HAVEN, CT

Position Summary
Albertus Magnus College

About Albertus Magnus College:
Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate accelerated adult undergraduate, and master's degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long-standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern-day education. Explore more about the college here.

Job Overview:

Responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Essential Functions:

• Must be observant, safety-conscious and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations
• Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor
• Complete records and reports
• Participate in regular in-service training
• Maintain fitness level (swimming skills, strength and endurance)
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director
• Maintain cleanliness of facility
• Able to work flexible schedules

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 16
• Current certification in the following:
• Lifeguarding
  • American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid
  • American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• Pre-employment testing of lifeguarding knowledge and skills
• Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures
• Leadership and public relations skills
• Decision-making skills

Albertus Magnus College is strongly committed to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal-opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and apply.