Temporary Swimming Pool Lifeguards

Hospital for Special Care

Work Shift: First Shift

Department: Aquatics & Fitness Center

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!

Required: 6 months experience as a lifeguard or equivalent swim team experience

Preferred: High School Diploma

Job Summary The Aquatic Rehab Center Lifeguard is responsible for the prevention of accidents, safety, emergency and lifesaving interventions, and the protection of human life at HSC's Aquatic Rehab Center while on duty.

Physical Demands Stand or walk 20%-40% of each shift.

Sit 60%-80% of each shift.

Perform physical skills including lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and pushing/pulling up to 40% of each shift.

Grasp with both hands-on frequent basis to handle equipment and assist patients and members.

Job requires familiarity with general medical terms and definitions.

Job requires basic writing proficiency needed for written reports including accident/incident reports and the ability to express self clearly.

Work Demands Job requires working primarily indoors around water and associated chemicals.

There may be occasional exposure to water borne or blood borne pathogens/blood/body fluids.

There may be a need to respond to water, medical and/or behavioral emergency situations.

It is the responsibility of the lifeguard to find coverage for his/her shift in the event of an absence.

Essential Functions Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area, recognizing and responding effectively to safety and emergency situations.

Effectively implements lifeguarding, lifesaving, and first aid measures, using appropriate equipment and supplies.

Adheres to and enforces regulations, policies, and standards of practice for lifeguarding, safety, accident prevention and infection control.

Demonstrates proper equipment handling and participates in equipment management, setup, care, storage and maintenance.

If employee is a Water Safety Instructor: Effectively designs and teaches swimming lessons to participants of all ages and varying swimming abilities that support the general teaching outlines provided by the American Red Cross Swimming Program.

Plans and organizes lesson plans, methods and goals to provide a high level of quality instruction for all participants.

Evaluates swimmers to determine if skill requirements have been met and assigns grade based on the grading criteria for the level.

employer-subsidized medical and dental, vision insurance

a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 6%

employer-paid life insurance

short-term and long-term disability insurance

a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

employee wellness programs with access to our onsite fitness and aquatics center

an employee referral bonus program