Position: Summer Lifeguard

Department: Lower School Auxiliary Programs

Location: Junior Building, Milton Academy Campus, Milton, MA

Hours: 35-40 hours per week

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Classification: Staff (Seasonal–Summer)

Salary Range: $17-19 per hour contingent upon experience

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located just outside of Boston.

Milton Academy cultivates in its students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Embracing diversity and the pursuit of excellence, we create a community in which individuals develop competence, confidence and character. Our active learning environment, in and out of the classrooms, develops creative and critical thinkers,unafraid to express their ideas, prepared to seek meaningful lifetime success and live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

Summary of Position:

The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring. Candidates must be able to ensure patron safety by minimizing or eliminating potentially hazardous situations or behaviors. This person must be able to solve on-the-job problems using effective critical thinking and decision-making skills, as well as work with diverse populations. Lifeguards must be able to enforce pool policies as well as effectively communicate why policies are in place.

Lifeguard Job requirements and Responsibilities:

• Supervises aquatics activities and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.

• Warns swimmers of inappropriate activities or dangers and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.

• Provides first aid in the event of an injury, rescues swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning, and, if necessary, performs CPR and/or artificial respiration.

• Evaluates conditions for safety and, if necessary, initiates an aquatic emergency action plan.

• Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.

• Supervises and assists in the cleaning of the pool and related facilities and equipment; assists with chlorine residual water tests and with the keeping of records and charts of water tests and accident records; and adds chemicals to pool water as directed.

• Instructs or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.

• Resolves scheduling conflicts to ensure a safe pool environment when competing programs or priorities necessitate the use of aquatic facilities.

• Other duties as assigned

Lifeguard Qualifications and Skills:

• Knowledge and ability to evaluate aquatic facility water conditions to identify potential dangers or hazards

• Ability to modify programs as needed to ensure the safety of visitors and other personnel

• Swimming proficiency and comfort in all types of water conditions

• Ability to judge and evaluate the changing dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities in order to assess their capabilities and potential hazards.

• Understanding of on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies is required.

• Understanding of the methods and techniques used to provide on-site emergency medical services

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent is preferred.

• A minimum of 6 months of related work experience preferred

• Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, or equivalent

• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent

• American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent

Physical Abilities

Required:

• Must be able to perform all life-saving procedures at/around the pool

• Must be able to sit/stand outside in summer conditions for 3+ hours

• Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and inform your supervisor as soon as possible.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

Milton Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any category protected by federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship or national or ethnic origin.