Aquatic Specialist - Lifeguard

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Base pay range

$15.00 / hr - $17.00 / hr

About Us

For over 90 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has impacted thousands of lives across Delaware. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys & Girls Club in the nation. Each and everyday girls and boys are left to find their own recreation and companionship. An increasing number of kids are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know they have a place in their community where they can go. Clubs provide a safe haven for youth, allow them to meet with friends and be a part of positive peer groups. Club programs teach life skills, conflict resolution and focus on the development of character. Clubs also provide members with positive role models and a nurturing environment that help improve decision-making skills.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of the patrons and members at their assigned club / aquatics facility by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Essential Functions

• Cooperate with other staff in implementing aquatics programs and activities with other Club programs and activities, as well as in meeting programmatic objectives and outcomes established for the Club.
• Treat pool with the appropriate concentration of chemicals on a regular basis
• Monitor pool-related activities closely throughout shift and identify safety issues
• Direct all swimmers out of the pool in hazardous conditions and report any unsafe conditions to your manager
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in and around pool area
• Consistently incorporate "high yield learning activities" in all aquatics youth programs.
• Assist or take charge in crisis or emergency situations per established BGCDE and Ellis & Associates' policies and guidelines.
• Directly supervise children and youth within guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware and the Aquatics Director.
• Assist in the guidance and discipline of Club members and other patrons in your area of responsibility.
• Complete and submit reports, and perform other administrative tasks as needed or directed.
• Contribute toward development of a positive identity and strong presence for the Boys & Girls Clubs in the community.
• Must complete the required in-service trainings and pass regular VAT (Visual Awareness Training) drills.

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Medical Benefits

Vision & Dental

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

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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