Lifeguard

Title:

Lifeguard

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the seasonal Lifeguard position. This position is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of the Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center pool patrons (Brown students, faculty, staff, alumni, coaches, administrators, RISD students & faculty and general community members) by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Actively supervise the pool area, monitor for safety hazards, respond to emergencies, enforce facility rules, maintain a safe environment, perform rescues, and provide first aid and CPR as needed.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent.

• Successfully demonstrate swim and rescue skills:
  Swim Test;
  Brick Test;
  Legs Only Tread;
  Rescue Skills Scenarios;
  Spinal Injury Management; CPR/AED/First Aid Scenarios.
• Act swiftly in emergency situations using aquatic rescue equipment.
• Knowledge and application of lifeguarding skills and rescue techniques to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until Brown emergency services arrives.
• Make quick decisions and take decisive action. Assertive in enforcing facility rules and regulations consistently in a professional and customer service-oriented manner.
• Support a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Leadership and public relations skills.
• Responsible, alert, dependable and on time for scheduled shift.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; duties performed must be in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check satisfactory to Brown.

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance.

The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.