Lifeguards and Swim Instructors (non-student)

About the Opportunity

Summary:

The Trefethen Aquatic Center is looking for new Lifeguards and Swim Instructors to add to their aquatic team. All staff members are expected to work as both a Lifeguard and a Swim Instructor.

Responsibilities:

• Arrive to work on-time and properly attired to perform duties.
• Enforce facility rules and follow policies and procedures.
• Open and Close the pool according to guidelines set by the Trefethen Aquatics Center.
• Teach swim lessons as needed.
• Assist in day-to-day operations (including, but not limited to, staff scheduling, submitting timesheets, light cleaning, and checking water chemistry).
• Addressing issues of concern with patrons.
• Takes initiative to ensure safety in the facility.
• Effectively scan their zone of protection and be able to respond to any emergency.
• Limits conversation with members, guests, and other staff members in order to maintain effective scanning.
• Anticipate, recognize, and react to all aquatic emergencies, and provide necessary reporting to direct supervisor.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while maintaining optimum scanning vigilance of the pool.
• Must follow all policies and procedures set forth in the Mills College Aquatic Center Staff Policy Handbook.
• Maintain a professional demeanor during scheduled shift.
• Uphold a standard of care in all aquatic emergencies.
• Respond to all aquatic emergencies as described by the Emergency Action Plan.
• If needed, finds an appropriate approved staff member to substitute for scheduled shift at least 24 hours prior to scheduled shift.
• Be able and ready to sell swim passes and swim gear at the Front Desk.

Qualifications:

• Lifeguard certification

Documents to Submit: Resume and Certifications

The expected hiring rate for this position is approximately USD $19.00 to 21.00/hr, based upon the position's scope, current certifications and responsibilities.

Position Type: Temporary