Salary: 19.00 - 25.00 Hourly
Job Category: Recreation
Location: East Bay
Job Type: Temporary
Close Date: Continuous
The Newark Recreation and Community Services Department is looking for Lifeguards for our fantastic swim lessons and aquatic programs at the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center. We are looking for positive, patient, motivated, self-driven individuals that have a passion for working with children and wish to make a difference! Those that are successful in the application review will be invited to attend an in-person interview. Please note that this position requires you to work in an indoor aquatic environment subject to warm/humid temperatures.
- Applicants should be able to work at least 12-20 hours September through April, including weekends and holidays, with mandatory trainings.
- Must be flexible regarding scheduling as it is based on business demands to include some weekend and holiday availability. We are flexible around school schedules.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under direct supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator, Lifeguards will ensure the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies
- Maintaining constant surveillance of patrons in the facility
- Acting immediately and appropriately to ensure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency/Providing emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
- Performing various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
- Having a thorough knowledge of rescue techniques
**All communication will be via email for this recruitment**
Recruitment Contact:
Ryan Storms, Aquatics Coordinator
Email: ryan.storms@newark.org