Lifeguard

Position Summary

This position assists in maintaining a safe environment, enforces all pool rules and follows all required emergency procedures.

• Along with Aquatics Director/Head Lifeguard, assist in maintaining a safe environment, in accordance with all safety standards. Enforce all pool rules and be familiar with all emergency procedures.
• Assist in implementing developmentally appropriate activities, including assistance with swim lessons for various age groups.
• Assist in the supervision and discipline of campers participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse as deemed appropriate.
• Participate in collaborative programs, events, and field trips with staff from other clubhouse groups, staff from other BGCB clubhouses and community organizations as appropriate.
• Assessing our impact is critical to our work. All staff is expected to participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.
• Secure and maintain materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the program area(s). Maintain a safe and clean program area(s).
• Travel between sites and to activities as needed.
• Other related duties as specified by the Aquatics Director.

• Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. All staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with members.
• BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. Employees embrace inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
• Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires participation in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate skills in the youth development field.
• Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

• Must be 16+ years of age.
• Current American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and Advanced Lifesaving certification required.
• Experience as a lifeguard preferred; at minimum, experience working with children/youth.
• Knowledge of youth development principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.