Job Title: Lifeguard

Performance: Frontline staff

Department: Aquatics

Location: South Troy Pool

Reports to: Pool Coordinator

Salary: Starting at $18/hr

Classification: Seasonal Position, non-exempt (June-September 1)

Hours & Schedule: Varies, 9:30 am-6:30 pm, Mon-Sun. Minimum 15 hours per week with various shift options available. Weekend availability required (minimum 4 weekend shifts per month)

Organizational Values

At the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area, you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll be part of realizing our mission to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Our team works together to ensure that youth in the Capital Area are given an opportunity to succeed and flourish in today’s fast-paced environment.

Overview of Your Role

The primary function of the Lifeguard will be to ensure the safety of all patrons by supervising the pool area and responding swiftly and effectively to incidents or emergencies throughout our Summer Program running from June to September 1. Additionally, you will maintain a clean and organized environment both in and around the pool.

We offer paid Lifeguard training for candidates who are not certified and successfully complete our lifeguard certification course. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable certifications while earning money during your training period!

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Supervise swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
• Warn swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Administer a deep end swim test for patrons to confirm they possess the required swimming skills for 5 to 12 ft deep water.
• Administer first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Evaluate conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required.
• Inspect pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
• Attend mandatory bi-weekly in-service trainings.
• Completes weekly lap swim requirement to maintain swimming proficiency required.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Work environment:

Outdoor swimming pool facility with exposure to various weather conditions including heat, sun, and occasional light rain.

CREDENTIALS, SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 15 years of age
• Previous lifeguard experience preferred, but not required

Certifications (Training provided through our in-house trainers; paid training is at the training rate of $15.75/hour):

• American Red Cross or other providers as accepted by Rens Co DOH,
  • Lifeguarding Certification
  • CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Certification
  • First Aid Certification

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to evaluate water conditions at aquatics facilities, at the beach/ocean, or other offsite natural pools, streams, or rivers to determine any potential dangers or hazards
• Ability to adjust programs as necessary to ensure the safety of the visitors and other staff
• Swimming proficiency and comfort in all types of water conditions
• Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety
• Knowledge of on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services
• Must pass a comprehensive background check, including but not limited to; fingerprinting, child abuse clearance, and sex offender registry check, as required by BGCCA.

Physical Requirements: This position requires extended periods of standing, walking, and sitting in an outdoor setting. The ability to work in varying weather conditions (heat, sun, light rain) is necessary. Candidates must be physically capable of performing water rescues and emergency procedures, including passing the lifeguard physical test requirements.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and hiring a diverse workforce. Persons from diverse backgrounds including communities of color, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply.