Lifeguard, Indoor Pool in Forest Hills
Full Time
Forest Hills, NY 11375
$15 an hour
Posted
Job description
Lifeguards are key members of the Aquatics team and will report to the Director of Aquatics. The primary responsibilities are to provide safety for the patrons utilizing the facility.
She/He is expected to create a fun, nurturing and educational environment with hands-on-learning and lesson planning from children to adults. Maintain supervision and care of each participant in the program. The lifeguard is directly responsible for communicating to the Director of Aquatics with any class concerns. Represent Commonpoint Queens Central Queens in a positive light at all times.
Therefore a lifeguard or instructor must adhere to the following:
Absolutely no cell phones are allowed for all Lifeguards, Instructors and Supervisors. If Instructors are getting paid as lifeguard, they have to be on the pool deck and help. Being on the cell phone or eating does not qualify.
- A lifeguard or instructor must be knowledgeable of the facility’s characteristics. (Equipment, chemicals, etc.)
- A lifeguard or instructor must be knowledgeable of pool rules and regulations.
- A lifeguard or instructor must be mature, reliable and courteous.
- A lifeguard or instructor must maintain constant surveillance of the pool and its surroundings while on duty. Not on the Cell Phone.
- A lifeguard must wear a staff shirt and whistle, maintaining a neat appearance while on duty, thereby being a credit to themselves and the organization.
- While guarding a class, a lifeguard should be involved by giving the children at the wall skills so that they are learning at all times.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for watching all swim lesson participants. This position is also responsible for the safety of each participant in the classes (private or group)
- Lifeguards are responsible for coming to work 15 minutes prior to their scheduled start time.
- Lifeguards are required to remain after class to answer participant and/or parent questions as needed, and clean up supplies.
- Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
- Act immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.
- Presents professional appearance (bathing suit and lifeguard shirt, and open shoes) and attitude at all times, as well as maintaining a high standard of customer service.
- All other duties as assigned and appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Valid CPR/First Aid and Lifeguard certification
- Knowledge of lifeguard expectations and proper pool guidelines
- Ability to work independently and possess energy and enthusiasm.
- Ability to positively interact with the general public.
Job Details:
Salary: $15 per hour
Hours: Part-time, 6am-12pm, 12pm-6pm, 6pm-10pm
Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
To apply: -please send your resume and cover letter as a PDF or Word document only to Adam Ostroff, aostroff@commonpointqueens.org
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