Senior Waterfront Lifeguard, North Kingstown Beach
Full Time
North Kingstown, RI 02852
$19 an hour
Posted
Job description
YMCA of Greater Providence Team Standards:
- Know our mission and be able to tell our story.
- The mission of the YMCA of Greater Providence is to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, through programs, services and relationships that are based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- Honor your colleagues by being on time, present and fully engaged at all times.
- If you disagree, propose a solution.
- Be accountable for results.
- A commitment to valuing and acting as one YMCA as evidenced by referring to ourselves as employees of the YMCA of Greater Providence.
- Display leadership that requires not only skill, but energy, passion, optimism and creativity.
- Build open and honest communication. Face to face, or voice to voice, is the preferred method of communication with email for information sharing only.
- Deliver exceptional service that is of high value. Build a positive staff team. Be friendly.
This position is expected to be 16+ hours per week
Position summary
Provide a safe swimming environment insuring adherence to all waterfront rules and regulations. Assist the Aquatic Director with the training, supervision, scheduling, and evaluation of aquatic staff.
Reports To: Aquatics Director
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for supervising on-duty staff, ensuring that they are in accordance with all safety guidelines and Quick Check elements.
Responsible for enforcing policies and monitoring staff behavior.
Responsible for communicating with Aquatic Director and/or Aquatic Coordinator about staff performance, safety concerns, questions and/or suggestions for improving daily waterfront operations.
Assist in aquatic department administrative tasks: completing quick checks, other duties may be assigned.
Assist Director and/or Coordinator with monthly in-service trainings for all staff.
Responsible for the health and safety of all individuals on the waterfront, i.e. caution regarding unsafe practices and conditions and perform rescue/first aid when necessary. Report accidents and injuries and complete accident reports.
Responsible for documenting any special incidents with appropriate report, and discuss incident and action steps with Director.
Report maintenance or safety issues to Aquatics Director.
Responsible for attending staff meetings/events as scheduled.
Delegate tasks to staff, making sure that all staff are properly utilized.
Demonstrate and teach the Character Development values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
Responsible for arriving prepared for scheduled shift, which includes arriving for duty 15 minutes prior; in proper attire; prepared for constant concentration and visual surveillance of swimmers with no distractions.
Work in harmony and cooperation with the staff, volunteers, and members of the YMCA to develop team spirit and family atmosphere.
Promote self-esteem during class instruction while being and enthusiastic and positive representative of the YMCA.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
High School (GED) preferred.
3-5 years of aquatic experience
Certifications / Training: (not all are required to apply)
YMCA Lifeguard Certification or equivalent
First Aid and CPR Certificate
Oxygen Administration Certificate
State Lifeguard Certificate (Not required)
Listen First
Child Abuse Prevention
Summary
YMCA of Greater Providence Team Standards:
Know our mission and be able to tell our story.
The mission of the YMCA of Greater Providence is to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, through programs, services and relationships that are based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Honor your colleagues by being on time, present and fully engaged at all times.
If you disagree, propose a solution.
Be accountable for results.
A commitment to valuing and acting as one YMCA as evidenced by referring to ourselves as employees of the YMCA of Greater Providence.
Display leadership that requires not only skill, but energy, passion, optimism and creativity.
Build open and honest communication. Face to face, or voice to voice, is the preferred method of communication with email for information sharing only.
Deliver exceptional service that is of high value. Build a positive staff team. Be friendly.
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