Lifeguard - Seasonal-Residential/School Setting

The Home for Little Wanderers, Southeast Campus/The COVE School for youth and adolescents located in Plymouth, MA is looking to hire a Seasonal Lifeguard for the summer months. The position is part-time with a need for some flexibility in hours.

Qualifications:

• Lifeguard certification required
• First Aid AED/CPR MA State required certifications
• Age 18 plus required

Duties:

• Scans the area of surveillance to make sure that youth are safe and behaving according to the rules.
• Acts in emergency situations and provides rescue and first aid assistance up to his or her training level until medical personnel arrive.
• Inspects the aquatic facility for unsafe conditions and for adherence to cleanliness protocols and reports any hazards to the supervisor.
• Enforces rules consistently and fairly.
• Fills out reports for incidents or other records for reference.
• Collaborates with Direct Care Staff to support behavior management of youth.
• Actively maintains swim level records of all youth and uses these levels to ensure youth are swimming safely.
• Maintains familiarity with established program policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Performs job adequately which requires swimming endurance and strength.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Interacts professionally with facility youth and program staff and acts as a role model for youth.
• Attends all meetings and training sessions for the aquatic facility staff.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.