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CENTERS lists this PT Lifeguard opportunity in baltimore, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Part-Time LifeguardCENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients.Commitment to the well-being, security, and future of our employees is a priority. View the comprehensive information about the competitive benefits package on our careers page then scroll down to CENTERS Benefits.ResponsibilitiesThe Part-Time Lifeguard supports a safe, welcoming, and well-managed aquatic environment through proactive and preventative lifeguarding, active surveillance, emergency response, policy enforcement, and service to patrons. The Lifeguard anticipates and identifies potential hazards and unsafe behaviors and applies established rescue and risk-management procedures, communicates clearly with participants and coworkers, and contributes to the readiness and cleanliness of the aquatic facility.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsPractices proactive and preventative lifeguarding by identifying potential hazards and unsafe behaviors, anticipating incidents, and taking corrective action before an emergency occursMaintains active, continuous surveillance of assigned aquatic zones and remains rescue-ready throughout each rotationRecognizes and responds to aquatic patrons requiring assistance, injuries, medical emergencies, and other unsafe conditions using approved emergency action proceduresPerforms water rescues and provides first aid, CPR, and use of an AED within the scope of current certifications and trainingEnforces facility, pool, and program rules consistently and communicates expectations respectfullyCompletes opening, closing, chemical log, safety inspection, incident, and shift documentation as assignedInspects rescue equipment and assigned work areas and promptly reports hazards, damage, or supply needsMaintains orderly pool decks, guard areas, and aquatic support spaces and assists with routine cleaning assignmentsProvides accurate information and courteous assistance to patrons, guests, and program participantsParticipates in required in-service training, emergency drills, staff meetings, and skills evaluationsMaintains the physical fitness, swimming ability, and rescue skills necessary to safely and effectively perform lifeguard dutiesCommunicates shift conditions, incidents, patron concerns, and unresolved issues to the supervisorSupports aquatic programs, rentals, special events, and facility transitions as assignedPerforms other related duties as assignedQualificationsRequired QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentCurrent nationally recognized lifeguarding certification accepted by the employerCurrent CPR/AED and First Aid certifications appropriate to the lifeguarding certificationAbility to demonstrate required rescue, emergency response, and surveillance skillsAbility to communicate clearly, enforce rules consistently, and remain attentive during assigned rotationsAbility to complete required site orientation and ongoing in-service trainingPreferred QualificationsPrevious lifeguarding experience in a collegiate, community, municipal, or commercial aquatic settingExperience serving diverse participant populationsWork Environment and Physical DemandsWork Schedule Part-time schedule with hours varying based on aquatic operations and program needs. Early morning, evening, weekend, holiday, and special event availability may be required.Work EnvironmentWork is performed in indoor and/or outdoor recreation, aquatic, fitness, customer-service, office, and activity spaces as assigned.The environment may include moderate to loud noise, changing temperatures, humidity, wet surfaces, crowds, and exposure to cleaning products or outdoor weather conditions.The position regularly interacts with patrons, students, guests, coworkers, vendors, and client representatives.Work may occur during early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.The work environment described is representative of conditions encountered while performing the essential duties of the position.Physical DemandsMust be able to remain in a stationary position and move throughout assigned work areas for varying portions of the shift.Frequently communicates with and exchanges accurate information with patrons, participants, staff, guests, and emergency responders.Frequently uses hands and fingers to operate equipment, computers, radios, telephones, point-of-sale devices, or other tools required by the assignment.Occasionally bends, reaches, kneels, crouches, pushes, pulls, and moves supplies or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.Frequently enters the water and performs swimming, rescue, lifting, reaching, pushing, and pulling activities required for emergency responseMust be able to observe the entire assigned surveillance zone and hear and respond to emergency signals and verbal communication in a pool environmentMust be able to respond promptly to emergency situations and perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential duties of the position.Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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baltimore, MD, 21218, US
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