Lifeguard

Easter Seals Massachusetts is seeking a Lifeguard responsible for ensuring the safety of students, staff and community patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies in and/or around the pool and waterfront area at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, MA.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Enforce all MHS and state policies, rules and regulations relative to the pool and waterfront area
• Recognize and respond effectively and appropriately to aquatic emergencies by using proper lifeguarding and first aid techniques as governed by the American Red Cross and MHS code procedures
• Protect and maintain the dignity and confidentiality of others during stressful and/or emergency situations
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations by inspection of pool and waterfront area for maintenance and potential hazards
• Analyze water samples and chemical balances in accordance with state & local regulations to ensure safe swimming conditions
• Report unsafe conditions and faulty equipment to Aquatics Director or supervisor
• Complete reports and records in a timely manner
• Participate in continuing education services to maintain certification and improve performance and conditioning
• Provide education and information to students, staff and MHS community regarding the benefits of aquatic activity, pool rules and state/local safety regulations
• Knowledge and assistance with wheelchair transfers and entrance/exit to pool

Qualifications:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• American Red Cross Community First Aid & Safety
• Must be 18 years of age 

Required Experience:

• Advanced swimming skills and physical strength
• Ability to maintain a calm manner in a stressful and/or emergency situation
• Ability to exercise leadership in group situations
• Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress
• Ability to give oral instructions in a precise, understandable, respectful manner
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationship with others
• Ability to establish rapport with persons from different background including, but not limited to, physical ability, ethnic/cultural, sexual orientation, and/or economic background

Additional Notes:Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter when applying to this job. Easter Seals is an equal opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. People with disabilities and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.