Lifeguard
| Overview |
Responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding
to emergencies.
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| About Albertus Magnus College |
Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500
students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated
adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional
educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based
education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The
Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff.
The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven,
is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect
Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems.
Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which
serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus
Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search
for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.
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| Essential Functions |
- Recognize and respond quickly and effectively in emergencies
- Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations
- Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment
to the supervisor
- Complete records and reports
- Participate in regular in-service training
- Maintain fitness level (swimming skills, strength, and endurance)
- Complete additional duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director
- Maintain cleanliness of the facility
- Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
- An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures
- Leadership and public relations skills
- Decision-making skills
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| Qualifications |
Current certification in the following:
- Lifeguarding
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- American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid
- American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
- 1-3 years of experience as a lifeguard is preferred.
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| Education |
High School diploma is preferred.
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| Knowledge | Skills | Abilities |
- Pre-employment testing of lifeguarding knowledge and skills
- Outstanding verbal communication skills.
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| To Apply |
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information
for three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu. Please reference search # in the subject line.
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Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of
diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity
employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to
apply.
Albertus Magnus College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Albertus Magnus College to comply with applicable federal and
state laws regarding equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons so as
to prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment against any employee, intern or
applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national
origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status,
transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other
consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Albertus Magnus College promotes
the full realization of equal employment opportunity throughout the College. The College
forbids all forms of illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation.
