Lifeguard - Part Time

About Us:

SPIRE Institute & Academy (IA) is a comprehensive academic, athletic, personal skills and career development experience located within a world class event and wellness complex. Constructed on nearly 500 acres with more than 750,000 sq. ft. under roof, SPIRE encompasses four divisions: SPIRE Academy, an accredited college preparatory international boarding school and multi-sport/specialty training and development academy for 9-12 graders and a post grad program; SPIRE Institute, the research and development arm studying performance improvement across multiple disciplines; SPIRE Events, a facility and team that hosts local, national and international tournaments and events with the NCAA, the Big East, Big Ten and Atlantic 10 conferences, Olympic trials and world championship qualifiers; and SPIRE Fit, a community membership-based fitness, swim and health center open to the public. Sports currently featured on campus include swimming, track and field, basketball, esports, drone racing, wrestling and lacrosse.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintain continuous surveillance of people in swimming pools.
Supervise swimmers to ensure that they are swimming within the safety protocols.
Be alert and proactive to prevent accidents.
Control and report unruly behavior and evict individuals not adhering to behavior protocols.
Respond quickly, intelligently, decisively and in accordance with established emergency and accident management procedures.
Preform rescues in the event of drowning or swimming accidents.
Preform first aid and CPR according to the demands of adverse situations.
Preform pool chemical checks to ensure safety and hygiene.
Maintain accurate records of pool use and chemical levels.
Check safety of rescue apparatus and perform necessary maintenance.
Ensure all aquatic areas are cleaned and maintained daily.
Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
Maintain SPIRE standards and reputation in the industry.

Requirements:

Hold current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification or equivalent
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background screening
Must be age 16 or older

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